Primary Function:  To prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in students. This is a part time position that will be paid on an hourly wage. 

Qualifications:  

1.  Hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) which includes a graduate degree, successful completion of the required clinical experiences, and passing of a national examination.

2.  Competency in administering and interpreting tests for speech-language impairment.

3.  Ability to design, implement and evaluate a comprehensive education program appropriate to the educational needs of the student with speech-language impairment.

4.  Have demonstrated the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, school personnel and members of the community.

Performance Responsibilities:

1.  To implement screening and/or referral procedures to identify students needing speech-language evaluation which will include:

a.  screening all students who are new to the division (all kindergarteners and new students coming in throughout the year), all preschool children referred with the division and all those referred from private schools.

b.  referring students whose speech problems may have an organic cause to one or more physicians before enrolling them in therapy.

c.  planning and providing services to students and teachers that would facilitate appropriate speech language development for students with emerging skills

2.  To process evaluation information which will include:

a.  obtaining diagnostic information through formalized testing.

b.  gathering information from teachers and parents to assist in assessing specific student problems.

c.  developing annual goals and when needed, benchmarks or objectives for student's individualized education program (IEP).

3.  To implement an appropriate therapy plan based on written objectives which will include:

a.  scheduling and grouping students according to the nature and severity of their communication disorders.

b.  implementing therapy activities in a logical sequence.

c.  using materials compatible with student's age and interest (this includes purchasing and maintaining materials with each school).

d.  provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder or progressive neurological disorders.

4.  To manage program and maintain records which will include:

a.  informing staff of program services.

b.  conferring with parents and teachers of students enrolled in therapy.

c.  maintain ongoing records of student's performance in order to evaluate student's progress in therapy.

d.  conducting annual review and updating the IEP.

e.  complete plans of care, treatment notes, and other paperwork required for Medicaid billing.

5.  To serve as a resource person which will include:

a.  providing professional development to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech improvement.

b.  assisting parents in understanding and facilitating the improvement of their child's speech and language.

6.  To perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Included in the salary listed below is a $9,000.00 annual renewable supplement for this position. This supplement will be pro-rated accordingly.