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Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, speech language pathologists provide prevention, assessment and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in language, speech, voice and fluency. These services are designed to help students meet their functional and educational goals.
Job Responsibility:
Screening, Assessment, Diagnosing and Advising
Conducts communication and hearing screenings
Serves on student study team (SST)/Individualized Education Program (IEP) team as appropriate
Works with other professionals to carry out the screening process
Uses appropriate screening instrument(s)
Administers formal and informal (ongoing & curriculum-based) assessments
Observes students in educational environments
Selects appropriate assessments based on individual student needs as per District recommendation
Administers tests according to acceptable procedures
Obtains additional diagnostic information from appropriate persons and available records for speech-language purposes
Obtains pertinent case history
Obtains data from other professionals and parents
Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services
Integrates data from a variety of assessment techniques and sources
Determines the effects of the student’s impairment in accessing the general curriculum
Presents and explains data to IEP Team
Prepares evaluation summary
Provides information on an informal or formal basis regarding communication and hearing screening results, when appropriate
Presents information to school personnel and parents about language disorders as it relates to student academic success
Presents information to school personnel and parents about speech disorders (articulation, voice, and fluency) as it relates to academic performance
Provides information to school personnel and parents about communication development and hearing screening results
Provides information to school personnel, parents and non-school agencies about current procedures and program guidelines
Speaks to community organizations and allied professionals, conducts workshops and provides public information when appropriate
Supervises undergraduate/graduate interns, educational support professionals, volunteers and other professionals, as appropriate
Provides feedback for the effectiveness of personnel assigned to the speech- language pathologist
Maintains records regarding personnel supervised
Cooperates with college/university training programs as approved by the District Student Teaching and Intern Placement Office
Supervises speech language pathologists during Clinical Fellowship as approved by the District Student Teaching and Intern Placement Office
Instructional Planning and Preparation
Works cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the mission and vision of the school district
Attends meetings, such as faculty meetings, special education meetings and parent-teacher conferences as appropriate
Serves on committees, such as speech-language program development meetings, curriculum development committees, and/or school-based committees
Coordinates speech-language services with other school personnel
Collaborates with school personnel (e.g. administrators, teachers, counselors, and special education staff) to best meet the needs of students
Meets with related school personnel to coordinate specific objectives for individualized educational programs
Schedules interventions using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration and pull-out as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment
Maintains records of the speech-language program and prepares periodic reports as required
Keeps data for program planning and decision making for students
Submits reports that meet local and state requirements
Maintains current records for use by authorized school personnel
Safeguards confidentiality of student records
Managing and Conducting Therapy
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) in management of communication disorders
Collaborates/consults with classroom teachers in the management of speech-language disorders
Plans evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students
Implements the service delivery model most appropriate to the students’ degree of severity
Provides activities commensurate with students’ ability level and/or interests
Modifies therapeutic instructional approaches and other functions from data gathered during therapy
Selects/implements evidence-based practices which support the goals and objectives of the communication and hearing program
Uses evidence-based methods and proven researched best practices and techniques appropriate to stated objectives
Designs, selects and/or modifies special curricula/therapy content
Uses a variety of equipment, materials, devices and aids
Uses systematic and evidence-based intervention strategies to build communication competence
Provides feedback and reinforcement to students
Manages the facilities, materials and equipment, including technology, necessary to the delivery of speech language pathology services
Requests adequate facilities, materials and equipment
Uses and maintains facilities, materials and equipment in an optimal manner
Arranges therapy environment to create optimum learning conditions
Chooses therapy materials to meet the needs, age, cultural differences and interests of individual students
Adjusts intervention strategies based upon student performance
Uses systematic procedures for review of student progress
Changes program activities on basis of student progress
Promotes effective interpersonal relations with students
Uses language appropriate to the listener
Maintains confidentiality of information received
Promotes respect for cultural differences
Encourages others to understand and respect those with disabilities
Adhering to Local, State, Federal Regulations and Ethical Practices
Completes procedural documentation appropriately, i.e. special education forms
Abides by professional code of ethics
Develops appropriate based on students’ strengths & needs
Demonstrates awareness of professional performance in due process matters and legal environments
Manages time efficiently
Submits documentation to the appropriate person(s) and maintains schedule for therapy/instructional services, diagnostic assessments, speech-language and hearing and other activities
Provides and follows schedules for assigned schools and informs appropriate personnel of departures from schedule
Keeps an updated schedule of each student’s therapy
Arranges travel time to maximize contact with students and to accomplish other duties
Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities related to communication disorders, hearing and education
Participates in professional meetings, i.e. Job Alike, symposia and workshops directly related to the speech-language-hearing profession
Reviews speech, language and hearing literature and makes use of new information during therapy and instructional procedures
Applies knowledge gained from continuing education activities
Explores and disseminates information about new and/or improved methods for serving students
Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards
Provides services that hold the well-being of each student paramount
Guards against conflicts of professional interest
Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state and local rules, regulations and laws
Complies with established lines of authority within the parameters of professional standards as defined by Student Services and building administration
Leadership and Collaboration
Provides consultation to parents, teachers and other appropriate school personnel
Consults with parents and teachers relative to identified and non-identified students
Consults with other personnel such as the principal, nurse, occupational therapist, physical therapist, school psychologist, student services coordinator, special educators, special education program assistants, social worker, counselor, other speech-language pathologists, and other professionals as needed
Seeks the assistance of teachers, parents and others to meet the communication needs of students
Gives information to teachers, parents and others on ways to foster speech-language growth
Talks with teachers formally and informally about individual student’s needs and progress
Consults/communicates with non-school agencies to enhance services
Requests specific information on individual student’s receiving services from non- school agencies (e.g., clinics, hospitals, physicians, early childhood programs, etc.) with signed release of information when necessary
Gathers general information about services offered by non-school agencies
Coordinates students’ therapeutic service with those provided by non-school agencies by telephone, written communication and/or formal meetings as appropriate
Makes recommendations and referrals for audiological/medical and related services
Determines needs for referrals, collaborates and consults with audiologist regarding hearing services
Performs hearing screenings in a timely manner
Collaborates appropriately with other allied health professionals (e.g., physicians, therapists, etc.)
Additional Functions
Takes precautions to provide for the health and safety of all students
Takes precautions to secure and protect District material, equipment, and facilities
Participates in activities which are related to school functions and/or the educative process which occur outside the regular school day, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
A valid and current Oregon Teaching License with basic or standard speech endorsement or an appropriate license as per the State Board of Licensure for this profession
Thorough knowledge of behavior management methods and individual instructional programming
Reliable transportation between buildings
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Ability to organize and maintain efficient time schedule