Speech-Language Pathologist - Districtwide

Speech and Language Pathologist

The Euclid City School District has one opening for a Speech and Language Pathologist for the school year. The Speech and Language Pathologist identifies those students who have a speech and/or language disability; develop and implement a program for improvement and/or correction of speech and/or language disorders of articulation, language, fluency and voice. This position reports to the Director of Student Services.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures safety of students
• Teach and evaluate the students using sound speech/hearing instructional practices
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans for speech/hearing disabled students
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
• Provide guidance and counsel to speech/hearing students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences as appropriate
• Counsel with colleagues, students and parents relative to speech/hearing students
• Maintain and improve professional competence in the specified area
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
• Monitor accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct
• Coordinate notification of parents if student is not meeting goals/objectives
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment, materials and facilities
• Provide a therapeutic program for speech, language and hearing handicapped children
• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, identifying and referring students with suspected speech and language handicaps
• Assess student speech and hearing skills for multifactor evaluations and individual education plans
• Screen students to identify speech and language problems
• Provide in-service education to staff and parents on speech and hearing topics
• Serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech improvement
• Maintain ongoing records for student receiving speech therapy for progress monitoring of IEP goals and Medicaid reimbursement
• Responsible for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies
• Make referrals for medical or other professional attention necessary for habilitation of speech or language handicaps
• Following IDEA procedures for identifying students in need of speech/language service
• Conduct and participate in annual reviews for all students continuing in speech therapy
• Conduct re-evaluations for student continuing in speech therapy as required
• Assist in the development of district policies and procedures as related to speech and language services
• Maintain accurate records for individual students receiving speech and language services
• Provide periodic written reports consistent with the reporting schedule of the district to the parent of the handicapped child regarding the child's progress
• Comply with all policies/procedures (local, state and federal) relative to identification and service of students identified with a speech language disability
• Maintain respect for confidential information, e.g. student educational/medical records and assessments including psychological evaluations
• Attend meetings and in-services as required by the Building Principal or Director of Pupil Services

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance and positive work ethic
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services or designee

Qualifications:

• Criteria as set by State Certification Authorities
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of speech area and teaching methodology for the same
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and efficiently, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Diagnostic interpretation in the areas of voice analysis, fluency rates, articulation/phonological assessment, language assessments, audio logical testing, psychological assessments and educational testing
• Excellent public relations skills
• Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
• Knowledge of state and local rules governing special education

Equipment Operated:

• Computer/printer/scanner Augmentative devise
• Copy machine/fax machine Cassette recorders
• Telephone Tympanometer
• Audiometer Motor vehicle
• FM System

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Interaction among children
• Operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e. being prepared to come to work on school days except calamity days
• Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop
• Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors and/or telephone
• Occasional requirement to travel, both daily and overnight
• Occasional need to work overtime, evenings and/or weekends
• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pulling various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum 50 pounds

Required Testing Certificates None ODE Speech/Language Pathology License

Continuing Educ./Training Clearances Public School Works annually as directed by BOE Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions in the Board of Education policy regarding evaluation of support staff personnel.

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Signature Date

Adoption date: March 2013