Speech Therapist

QUALIFICATIONS:

A valid license to practice as a language/speech pathologist

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Good physical condition with the ability to lift 10 pounds

215 or 216 Endorsement REPORTS TO: Exceptional Education Director and principals

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB GOAL: Identify and service all children with communication disorders, which will include the evaluation, diagnosis, and remediation of language, articulation, voice, fluency and hearing disorders

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meet and instruct individuals and groups in the location and at times designated

Develop and maintain a classroom conducive to effective learning by organizing time, space, materials, equipment, activities, etc. to take into account differences in capabilities, learning styles, and rate of learning

Complete necessary special services forms needed for a referral to placement process (permission, interviews, screening, etc.)

Administer and interpret assessment tests for students recommended for the EE program

Screen hearing and speech/language of students in kindergarten and head start centers

Conduct parent interviews for initial testing permission, placement, etc.

Evaluate language, articulation, voice, and fluency

Serve as a member of the Multidisciplinary Eligibility/Evaluation Team (MEET) when appropriate

Work with the regular and Exceptional Education teachers to plan curriculum for multi-handicapped children

Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter being taught, while employing a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals/groups involved

Develop and maintain students' IEP and IEP folders with appropriate documentation

Provide appropriate paperwork to the district office

Assume additional responsibilities when deemed necessary by the Exceptional Education Director or Superintendent