Speech Language Pathologist

Essential Job Functions

• Affords assistance in identifying students needing evaluation and/or services.
• Observes and evaluates students after referral by the school’s child study or IEP committee.
• Fulfills all LEA and VDOE guidelines regarding special education timelines for completion and submission of written evaluations.
• Collaborates with school staff and parents to assist in determining appropriate and required special education or related service recommendations of speech language therapy.
• Provides services in accordance with the IEPs of those students who are identified as Speech and Language Impaired or those students receiving speech as a related service.
• Maintains ongoing and up to date documentation of all service provided and documentation required for IEP documentation and Medicaid billing.
• Participates in necessary meetings (IEP, Eligibility, Triennial, etc).
• Reports progress as determined by the student’s IEP.
• Serves as a member of the Child Study Committee when appropriate.
• Manages caseload in accordance with county procedures.
• Recommends appropriate service delivery options.
• Complies with state and federal regulations.
• Alerts appropriate personnel of any IEP modifications and/or accommodations.
• Serves as a consultant to parents, teachers, administrators and other personnel.
• Complies with CCPS special education policy and procedures.
• Attends required in-services and/or staff development.
• Pursues professional development.
• Maintains appropriate licensure.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Supervises graduate students, Clinical Fellows or Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPA) according to department and ASHA/BASLP guidelines.
• Affords assessment of student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Utilizes the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the ethics, concepts, principles, methodologies and best practice of speech language services in the educational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans.
• Working knowledge and understanding of special education policies and procedures at the county, state and federal levels.
• Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with students, teachers, parents, administrators and other school personnel.