Job Description:

Purpose Statement

The job of Speech and Language Pathologist is done for the purpose/s of identifying students with communication disabilities; planning and implementing appropriate treatment and communication skills to assist students with accessing academic content; and provide direction to Speech Language Pathology Assistant.

Other Functions

• Assesses students' communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment as well as assessing if augmentative communication tools are needed.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, team members, and other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
• Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of improving communication skills to access academic content in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluates and instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication techologies (e.g. augmentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of improving communication skills to access academic content in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
• Instructs assigned support staff and parents for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.
• Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist's experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
• Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, therapy logs, billing information, treatment plans, required documentation, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Performs site visits at multiple work sites including home visits for the purpose of providing therapy and assistance as required.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. therapy logs, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information in accordance with federal and state mandates, and local policies for compliance.

*Complete job description and online application available at: www.gesd40.org