Speech Language Pathologist

JOB TITLE/ASSIGNMENT

Position:  Speech Language Pathologist 

Qualifications

• Florida Department of Education Teaching Certification for Speech-Language Impaired (K-12) and/or Florida Department of Health License for Speech Language Pathologist;
• Master’s Degree;
• Satisfactory clearance of a Criminal History Records check (as provided by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement);
• Ability to lift and transport student records or materials of 20 pounds or less;
• Physical ability to interact with all age students in order to maintain rapport during evaluations and therapy;
• Auditory acuity which permits discrimination of subtle differences in sound production;
• Motoric ability to position students’ speech musculature to ensure adequate sound production;
• Familiarity with phonetic transcription;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Goal
To ensure mandated speech and language evaluations and therapy services are provided to eligible students, grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12th. To ensure appropriate speech and language interventions are designed and implemented through a multi-tiered system of supports.
Reports To
Director of Exceptional Student Education and Student Services
 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

 

• Recognizing the indicators of risk for speech and language impairments and related services;
• Obtaining and interpreting background information relevant to the assessment process from available documentation (medical records, educational records) and from family members and other professionals;
• Selecting and administering standard and nonstandard measures of speech and language and related (sensory, motor, cognitive, neurological, behavioral) abilities;
• Integrating case history information and evaluation results with other available diagnostic information to differentially diagnose individuals’ speech and language impairments and related services;
• Analyzing and interpreting the results of standard and nonstandard measures with reference to functional and educational impact and cultural-linguistic differences;
• Formulating prognosis for improvement of communicative function and determining individuals’ candidacy for therapy;
• Documenting and communicating assessment results and recommendations for therapy or intervention to students, family and educational teams;
• Developing a valid plan of therapy or intervention that includes specific long term and short term goals;
• Selecting a therapy model (direct, collaborative, consultative) that is consistent with the therapy plan;
• Selecting and implementing appropriate therapy or intervention strategies and techniques;
• Facilitating the generalization and maintenance of therapy targets in the educational setting;
• Maintaining quantitative and qualitative documentation of therapy outcomes;
• Initiating and maintaining paperwork in an efficient manner;
• Adhering to state and district timelines;
• Communicating therapy or intervention plans and outcomes to students, family and educational teams;
• Developing and conducting professional development and family education, training, and support programs;
• Designing and implementing therapy or intervention plans that are coordinated and integrated with other services the individual is receiving;
• Providing collaboration, consultation or monitoring services to other professionals regarding speech and language;
• Fulfilling a leadership role in the development and coordination of a comprehensive management plan, including other professionals as indicated;
• Coordinating, monitoring and ensuring the timely delivery of services;
• Assisting families in identifying community service providers and advocacy and/or support groups as indicated;
• Facilitating transitional planning;
• Educating and informing the public about speech and language and related services available;
• Serving as an advocate for persons with speech and language impairments and related services as appropriate;
• Participating in continuing education activities that enhance one’s ability to provide quality, state-of-the-art services.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.  Ability to actively perform work in classroom, office, and other business and community settings. Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (typically involving frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and lifting). Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting. Exposure to weather conditions. Ability to travel outside the district for a variety of meetings and conferences. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Calendar Months: 11 Month  
Salary Schedule: Instructional Support   Pay Grade: Base
Salary and Benefits as determined and approved annually by Hendry County School Board.
 

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with School Board Policies for evaluation of administrative personnel. 

 

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS

Conditions for continued employment if applicable: ____________________________________

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the sole right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirements at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type. 

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