JOB SUMMARY
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the identification, evaluation, and remediation of speech and/or language disorders in students, including preschool students and students with disabilities. The speech language pathologist will work as part of a team to provide support to students with communication disabilities or communication disorders.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ohio State Board of Education Speech Language Pathologist registration
- Ohio Speech Language Pathologist Board License
- Prior experience working in a school setting is preferred
- Knowledge of sign language and augmentive communication devices preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist the school staff in the identification of students with communication disorders.
- Cooperate with school health personnel in developing an appropriate hearing testing program.
- Assess and identify difficulties of referred students with suspected communication disabilities or disorders through non-discriminatory, diagnostic procedures.
- Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic intervention goals that are educationally relevant and connected to the students’ educational program
- Select students for habilitative services and provide appropriate language therapy, speech therapy, auditory training, and training on augmentative systems
- Communicate and interpret results of assessments, evaluations, and reports of speech language therapy services to the educational staff, parents, students, and when appropriate, other professionals and agencies concerned with the student.
- Assist students in the transfer of newly acquired skills to the classroom and the home by working with students, their teachers, and parents in a supportive and collaborative manner.
- Monitor the speech language therapy program goals by collaborating with other professionals and paraprofessionals who are involved with the implementation of the intervention procedures.
- Participate as a team member in the transitioning of students into and out of educational and/or therapy programs into and out of educational and/or therapy programs
- Provide reassessments of students focusing on areas of need at intervals determined to be educationally relevant.
- Communicate the needs of the speech language therapy program to the appropriate school administrator.
- Acts as a resource person for classroom teachers regarding strategies, adaptations, and resource materials.
- Provide consultation to the school system regarding student needs, professional needs, and system needs in order for the system to achieve its goals and objectives.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and submit all required reports.
- Maintain an inventory list of equipment; accountable for proper care and use of therapy equipment.
SALARY
Based on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education
See attached job description for full position details.
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Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West
Job Description
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JOB TITLE Speech Language Pathologist
PROGRAM AREA Center for Teaching and Learning/Related Services
SUPERVISION NEEDED
FOR JOB
Duties will be performed under the general supervision of a Student
Services Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS • Ohio State Board of Education Speech Language Pathologist
registration
• Ohio Speech Language Pathologist Board License
• Prior experience working in a school setting preferred
• Knowledge of sign language and augmentive communication
devices preferred
JOB SUMMARY The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for identification,
evaluation, and remediation of speech and/or language disorders in
students including preschool students and students with disabilities.
The speech language pathologist will work as part of a team to
provide support to students with communication disabilities or
communication disorders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable
accommodations may
be made to enable
individuals with
disabilities to perform
essential functions.
• Assist the school staff in the identification of students with
communication disorders.
• Cooperate with school health personnel in developing an
appropriate hearing testing program.
• Assess and identify difficulties of referred students with
suspected communication disabilities or disorders through non-
discriminatory, diagnostic procedures.
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate therapeutic intervention
goals that are educationally relevant and connected to the
students’ educational program
• Select students for habilitative services and provide appropriate
language therapy, speech therapy, auditory training, and training
on augmentative systems
• Communicate and interpret results of assessments, evaluations
and reports of speech language therapy services to the
educational staff, parents, students, and when appropriate,
other professionals and agencies concerned with the student.
• Assist students in the transfer of newly acquired skills to the
classroom and the home by working with students, their
teachers, and parents in a supportive and collaborative manner.
• Monitor the speech language therapy program goals by
collaborating with other professionals and paraprofessionals
who are involved with the implementation of the intervention
procedures.
• Participate as a team member in the transitioning of students
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into and out of educational and/or therapy programs
• Provide reassessments of students focusing on areas of need at
intervals determined to be educationally relevant.
• Communicate the needs of the speech language therapy
program to the appropriate school administrator.
• Acts as resource person for classroom teachers regarding
strategies, adaptations, and resource materials.
• Provide consultation to the school system regarding student
needs, professional needs, and system needs in order for the
system to achieve its goals and objectives.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and
submit all required reports.
• Maintain an inventory list of equipment; accountable for proper
care and use of therapy equipment.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES • Facilitate in-service education and professional development for
teachers, parents, related service staff members, aides and
other school staff; consult with the professional staff of the
school system on the development of appropriate in-service
training programs for teachers and staff
• Participate in IEP meetings upon request.
• Participates in school IAT meetings upon request
• Cooperate with appropriate community agencies, resources, and
facilities concerned with students with disabilities
• Refer students who require specialized technologies to
appropriate resources and community agencies
• Participate in the development of programs and research
• Participate in University Student Intern Training Programs
• Seek opportunities to improve skills and grow professionally;
attend all required meetings and in-services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
& ABILITIES
• Knowledge of the Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of
Children with Disabilities
• Knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA
• Knowledge of Ohio’s Academic Content Standards
• Knowledge of Ohio rules and regulations regarding speech
therapy as both a program and related service option
• Knowledge of IDEA and the IEP process
• Knowledge of current testing programs and mandated
assessment tools
• Knowledge of current educational issues and best practices
• Knowledge of effective intervention strategies
• Knowledge of community agencies that can support students with
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disabilities
• Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques
• Ability to use technology as both a productivity tool and as a
method of communication; proficient in computer applications (e.g.
Microsoft Office, Google Docs)
• Ability to apply problem solving processes and creative thinking
skills
• Ability to recognize student strengths and weaknesses
• Ability to maintain accurate student records
• Ability to analyze and interpret assessment data
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
with students, co-workers, administrators, and public
• Ability to work with teachers and students to demonstrate ways
of supporting students in the regular classroom
• Ability to work with students in a variety of non-traditional
treatment settings
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with students who
have various cognitive and physical limitations
• Ability to work with team to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate
program progress and implement changes
• Skill in effective group and individual counseling, family
intervention, crisis intervention, development of home/school
collaboration
• Skill in utilizing referral procedures for students requiring
specialized technologies
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing duties
of this job, the employee
is regularly required to :
• Stand for periods of time, move around the work site, move from
one work site to another, sit at a desk
• Stoop, kneel or crouch to assist students
• Occasionally lift and/or move materials up to fifty pounds
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders by talking
and listening
• Operate a computer and other technology devices
• Read and analyze data (close visual acuity)
WORK ENVIRONMENT • Noise level may escalate in group or event settings.
• May include exposure to disease and infections.
• Exposure to inclement weather when traveling from one work site
to another
• May be required to deal with students with behavioral risks
• May require local/regional/statewide travel
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• May also require attendance at meetings outside of regular work
hours (e.g. early morning, evening).
• Involves stress as a result of the responsibility to ensure that laws,
regulations and procedural rules are followed, the responsibility of
dealing with individual student concerns and maintaining student
discipline, and the demands of maintaining effective
communication with other staff members, students and parents.
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
• Remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance
in the workplace throughout his/her employment at the ESC of
Lake Erie West
• Complete a satisfactory background check
• Possess a valid driver’s license or have transportation
• Review the ESC Staff Handbook as well as Board Policy to
understand job expectations
• This job description is subject to change and in no manner states
or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be
performed by the employee. The employee will be required to
follow the instructions and perform duties required by the
employee’s supervisor and/or Superintendent.
PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION
Evaluated by assigned Student Services Supervisor
FLSA STATUS EXEMPT – Full Time/Part-Time
CONTRACT • Contingent upon availability of funding;
• Contract days determined by ESCLEW governing board;
• Other terms and conditions of employment as per the ESCLEW
governing board policies and procedures or negotiated agreement
SALARY Based on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and
education.
DATE 1/8/2018
REVISION DATE
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