Speech-Language Pathologist- PreK Case Management

Evaluator

The Speech-Language Pathologist works with members of the IEP Team to order, complete, and deliver speech-language therapy evaluations of students by:

• Conducting comprehensive speech-language therapy evaluations that include but are not limited to the assessment of language, voice, fluency, articulation, and social communication
• Collecting data by use of informal or non-standardized evaluation techniques
• Interpreting and utilizing assessment data for the purpose of writing reports and developing written intervention plans
• Ensuring that a written evaluation that comports with Chapter 101 is completed in a timely manner
• Ensuring that evaluation findings are reported to the IEP team
• Attending IEP meetings, as requested
• Contributing recommendations to the IEP team to consider when making decisions and/or developing plans
• Assisting the IEP team with goal development based upon assessment results

Therapist

The Speech-Language Pathologist demonstrates his or her role as an essential and equal partner in the educational process by:

• Case managing students with IEPs, as assigned
• Collaborating with IEP Team members to provide services to students in a variety of therapeutic models
• Providing services to students that align to specific IEP goals and objectives
• Documenting and entering session data for billing purposes, as required

Consultant

The Speech-Language Pathologist demonstrates his or her role as an essential and equal partner in the educational process by:

• Engaging with teachers and students to assist with classroom needs
• Collaborating with administrators on best practices within the schools
• Completing classroom observations and providing clinical feedback
• Providing resources to parents, as requested