EC-SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Reports to: Exceptional Children's Program Director and Site Principal Purpose: To evaluate, plan and implement appropriate methods to assist students with special communicative needs to use the maximum communication possible.

Qualifications * Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.

* No lateral entries will be considered for this position due to compliance with federal and state mandates.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Major Function: Planning and Observation * Organizes the local program and cooperates with teachers and paraprofessional to accomplish the goals.

* Coordinate program services with other student services.

* Maintain record in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standards.

Major Function: Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Advising * Conduct screening and testing to obtain diagnostic information.

* Analyze information and make recommendations regarding programs and services.

* Supervise interns and other professional, paraprofessionals, paraprofessionals and volunteers Major Function: Developing Individual Education Programs * Develop individual education program to be used in the formulation of IEP goals and objectives.

Major Function: Managing and Conducting Therapy * Plan and utilize appropriate diagnostic tools and therapy techniques to meet the needs of the student.

* Management of time, facilities and resources to facilitate the delivery of services.

* Promotes effective interpersonal relations and engages in continuing professional growth activities.

Major Function: Liaison * Provides consultation, seeks assistance, utilizes related research, and makes recommendations and referrals in the implementation of services Major Function: Professional Practice and Development * Adheres to standards of professional practice in delivery of services as well as in conversation and mannerisms.

* Seeks to improve professional knowledge and skills.

* Maintains confidentiality and provides support to the exceptional children's program and director, at all time.