Speech Language Pathologist

POSITION:             Speech Language Pathologist
EFFECTIVE:           2015-2016 School Year
LOCATION:            Various Locations (including home and community settings)                 
   
NATURE OF WORK:
This is a professional position to meet the individual needs of students through direct service and consultation to staff and families to support progress in the general education curriculum.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assessment and evaluation of student needs;
• Participation in IEP meetings;
• Development of long and short term learning goals and instructional supports; and
• Collaborative consultation with staff and families to support the development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnose student speech, language, and other communicative disorders through analysis of test results, observation, teacher consultation, and information from parents;
• Develop and implement IEP for students with speech/language impairments;
• Consult with teachers and parents regarding the various aspects of speech/language skills development and their impact on achievement;
• Serve as a resource person to school personnel in the development and selection of materials to address the needs of students in the area of communication skills development;
• Re-evaluation and update of individual therapy programs;
• Maintain data on students in speech/language therapy;
• Participate in IEP team meetings for students having speech/language impairments;
• Provide cohesive, well-planned lessons to address speech and language needs of students as they relate to the general education curriculum;
• Complete logs for attendance and Medical Assistance;
• Maintain individual student data to measure progress on Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives;
• Support teachers in a coaching model to address ongoing language learning; and
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a master’s degree in speech pathology.
• Must hold current Maryland License issued by the Board of Examiners or hold a certificate issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time ten-month position.
 
SALARY GRADE RANGE:
The salary for this position will be based on the appropriate position on the Licensed Professional salary schedule (#4).
 
BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY:  EASMC