Speech-Language Pathologist

Minimum Education, Experience, Credentials and Licenses Required:
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential. Valid driver’s license.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Regular physical requirements: Sitting, standing, walking, talking, listening, operation of technology such as computers or other appropriate devices. Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Knowledge Of:
Normal development and use of speech, voice, fluency, and language; and the types, causes and treatments of speech disorders. State and federal laws regarding speech services and writing services and creating goals within an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Ability To:
Evaluate the functional status of students and design and implement an effective treatment plan. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, school personnel and parents. Meet schedules and timelines and complete IEP paperwork properly. Work independently with appropriate direction. Use tact, patience and courtesy when dealing with people. Communicate verbally and in writing with non-technical terms. Understand and be sensitive to those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Essential Functions:
• Evaluate and assess student’s functional status to identify and determine needs for speech/language therapy.
• Select, administer, and interpret speech tests.
• Gather appropriate and necessary background information on the student’s educational, medical and social issues
to properly develop a plan for speech/language improvement.
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team and participates in the student support team, IEP, and eligibility meetings as necessary.
• Develops IEPs for students receiving speech/language therapy services and implements therapy sessions that target IEP goals.
• Choose appropriate activities for developing the student’s speech, voice, fluency, and language skills.
• Instructs students on how to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice skills.
• Recommends the adaptation of the student’s learning environment, as necessary.
• Provides consultation to teachers and staff members to ensure the integration of speech/language development
techniques into the student’s classroom routine.
• Monitors student progress, reevaluates IEP objectives, and adjusts delivery of speech/language services, as appropriate.
• Conferences with parents/guardians and provides support and information regarding their child’s speech and language skills.
• Serves as a resource to staff members.
• Consults with other agencies as necessary and appropriate.
• Adheres to legal and ethical standards and guidelines regarding the provision of speech/language services.
• Maintains thorough records for each student receiving services at the assigned school(s) and provides related reports.
• Other duties as assigned.