District Speech-Language Pathologist Department Chair

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Start Date
08/12/2024
Position Areas
Instructional Support

Description

JOB TITLE:                     District Speech-Language Pathologist Department Chair

DEPARTMENT:               Teaching and Learning

REPORTS TO:                Director of Special Services

FLSA STATUS:                Exempt

CONTRACT STATUS:     Extra Duty

APPROVED BY:              Charlene Duncan

APPROVED DATE:          05/29/24

 

SUMMARY:  Under the general direction of the Director of Special Services with assistance from the Elementary and Secondary Special Services Coordinators, this extra duty position will lead the instructional and professional development pursuits of the elementary and secondary Speech Pathologists in alignment with the district’s goals and objectives. The aim is to ensure equitable speech services for Owasso students. Many duties will need to be performed outside of school hours.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.  

  1. Facilitates Speech-Language Pathologists' professional learning communities and district initiatives as needed. Some meetings will be outside of school hours.

  2. Identifies and coordinates high-quality resources, transition assessments, and interventions for the secondary and elementary SLPs.

  3. Stay current with best practices, research, and trends in Speech-Language Pathology to inform program development and improvement efforts.

  4. Works with the district Special Services leadership team to facilitate training sessions and professional development opportunities for SLPs to enhance their skills and stay updated on best practices and new research in the field. This could include assisting new SLPs, grant writing, etc.

  5. Provide guidance and support to SLPs in planning and implementing effective intervention strategies to address students' communication needs.

  6. Serves as a liaison between the district Special Services leadership team and district Speech Pathologists, strategically using feedback from them to benefit their area of expertise.

  7. Willingness to learn, collaborate, and engage others in doing the same.

  8. Ability to effectively communicate through oral and written communication

  9. Ability to participate in before/after school meetings

  10. All other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None.  

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  1. Master’s Degree

  2. Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology

  3. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

  4. Current contracted Owasso Public School’s certified faculty serving as a speech-language pathologist.

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:  Computer literate; excellent written and oral communication ability; strong knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and laws applicable to education and special education;  Ability to follow all district policies and procedures. Demonstrating strong communication skills, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, team members, and administrators.  Comfortable leading and presenting to a large group of peers. Willingness to learn, collaborate, and engage others in doing the same.  Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others and demonstrate self-discipline and initiative.  Ability to participate in before/after school meetings.  Ability to work without supervision, and work as a team player.  Ability to document records accurately.  Ability to manage confidential information in a manner that respects students, families, and employees.  Ability to listen effectively.  

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The position requires the employee to talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, and lift items weighing up to 20 pounds.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  Very limited exposure to physical risk.  Minimal noise caused by phone calls and printers.  Working extra hours in the evening or on weekends may be necessary during certain times of the year.

 

Posted By

Owasso Public Schools

1501 North Ash , Owasso, OK 74055
 

At the following locations

District Wide Service

501 East 2nd Avenue , Owasso, OK 74055