Speech And Language Pathologist

2024-2025 School Year

PREFERRED LICENSURE: OHIO PROFESSIONAL BOARD LICENSED - SCHOOL SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Job Description

Title: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objective: Provides services aligned with IEP goals to help students benefit from the educational program.

Minimum · Holds/maintains a valid Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board license and an Ohio

Qualifications: Department Education Pupil Services license as a school speech-language pathologist.

• Acts according to the Professional Code of Ethics, Scope of Practices for Speech-Language Pathologists in Schools, and the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.

• Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).

• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.

Preferred Attributes: Active listening, creative problem solving, and good time management skills.

Physical Demand Level1: Sedentary to medium strength (occasionally lifting/carrying 26+ lbs.). Duties require communicating verbally, far/near visual acuity, fine/gross manipulation, reaching at or below shoulder height, standing/walking, stooping, and using a traditional keyboard.

1 Abridged listing of U.S. Department of Labor physical demand characteristics.

Note: Legally acceptable alternative qualifications, additional assignment-specific skills, and other physical demands deemed appropriate by the board may be delineated at the time of appointment.

Essential 1. Designs and provides educationally relevant speech-language therapy services. Uses

Functions: evidence-based practice to guide therapeutic interventions.

• Performs screening activities (e.g., designated grades, Child Find, new students, etc.).

• Performs follow-up activities with students who have not passed earlier screening procedures.

• Conducts evaluations for non-public school programs.

• Serves as a case manager for identified speech-only students. Prepares reports and related documents (e.g., prior written notice, district forms, EMIS coding sheet, etc.). Synthesizes input from all sources. Communicates evaluation results clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

• Interprets data, observations and norm/criterion-referenced test results to qualify students for speech-language services relevant to needs. Effectively manages the speech-language caseload (i.e., therapy schedules, parent/team meetings progress reports, etc.).

• Prepares and transmits legally compliant special education documents by required deadlines.

• Helps families and staff understand how the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and Specially Designed Instruction (SDIs) support educational goals and objectives.

• Uses a variety of evidence-based treatment techniques to address speech-language disorders (e.g., expressive/receptive language, voice, articulation, fluency, interactive communication, auditory and/or visual processing, pragmatics, etc.).

• Makes teachers aware of the unique speech-language needs of students. Helps staff incorporate therapy goals into classroom activities.

• Documents therapy progress. Monitors intervention efficacy. Implements modifications as needed.

• Helps students develop educational goals that are attainable, measurable, relevant, and specific.

• Participates in team meetings. Uses comprehensive assessments to obtain objective student data. Plans services relevant to needs. Supports student access to inclusive educational opportunities.

• Uses positive behavioral interventions and supports to maintain discipline. Helps students acquire appropriate functional skills (e.g., communication, self-regulation, socialization, etc.).

• Processes paperwork for services covered under the Medicaid School Program (MSP).

• Maintains effective document and records management systems. Prepares timely files. Monitors reporting deadlines. Complies with district records retention and disposal policies.

2.Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality results. Performs all aspects of the job.

• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.

• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.

• Respects privacy. Ensures the veracity and security of confidential information.

• Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work schedules.

3.Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

• Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district.

• Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate administrator.

• Supports equality, diversity, and inclusion. Uses tact and diplomacy to resolve differences fairly.

4.Pursues opportunities to enhance job knowledge and skill proficiency.

• Keeps current with standards and practices associated with work duties.

• Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

5.Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.

• Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.

• Protects district property. Takes precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.

• Takes action to address harassment or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or suspected child abuse/neglect.

6.Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Helps implement district strategies to advance organizational goals.

Performance Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual

Evaluation: agreements, and district administrative procedures.

Working The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic

Conditions: information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), or any other legally protected category.

The district maintains a drug and alcohol-free work environment to prevent the adverse impact of substance abuse on employee performance and, to protect the rights of co-workers and the public.

Safety is essential to job performance. All employees are required to comply with workplace health/safety regulations and district policies when duties entail any of the following situations:

Encounters with aggressive, angry, rude, or unpleasant individuals.

Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards,

loud noises, moving mechanical parts, odors, slippery/uneven surfaces, etc.

Exposure to blood-borne pathogens or contagious diseases.

Exposure to severe weather conditions or temperature extremes.

Movements that require balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.

Operating or riding in a vehicle. Working in or near vehicular traffic.

Performing tasks that require complex sequencing, dexterity, strength, stamina, etc.

Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Working at heights, in confined spaces, or under diminished/variable lighting.

This job description document does not establish a contract or alter board-authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates, and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.

Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service adjustments, regulatory compliance, technological innovations, and unforeseen events.

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