Speech Language Pathologist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), including measurable goals and objectives for each student’s needs as applicable to the educational setting.
• Develops a Plan of Care for Medicaid eligible Speech Language Impaired students, which may include specific instructions to students, parents, teachers, and other professionals on the IEP.
• Selects and prepares appropriate materials and equipment for therapy sessions.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, organized, and safe environment for students.
• Uses technology resources effectively.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluations and completes progress reports.
• Re-evaluates as needed, reviews annual IEPs or completes amendments as students meet goals.
• Provides therapeutic intervention(s) for Speech and Language Communication Disorders.
• Provides direct speech therapy using materials specific to communication disorder(s).
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents, and community agencies.
• Attends IEP meetings for all students served, and other student-related conferences as determined necessary.
• Provides families, employees, and other professionals with consultation and instruction in therapy techniques to establish carry-over into daily activities, which ultimately affect students’ performance in the academic and community settings.
• Consults with teachers, parents, and other IEP committee members to ensure that students’ needs are being met.
• Participates in training sessions, conferences, and workshops to keep abreast of current practices, programs, and legal issues while maintaining professional certification and/or licensure.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and other professional information.
• Complies with policies, procedures, and programs aligned with Montana and Federal guidelines supporting the school and District goals and priorities.
• Ensures that student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for age groups and student program classification.
• Establishes and maintains a positive collaborative relationship with students’ families, colleagues, staff and administration to increase student achievement and team collaboration.

Minimum Requirements

• A master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited educational institution
• Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred (SLP CCC)
• Possess a Montana License certificate to practice Speech Language Pathology
• Possess a Montana Driver’s License