Speech And Language Pathologist

The Preble County ESC is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Speech and Language Pathologist to serve preschool and elementary age students.

Position: Speech and Language Pathologist

Reports to: Superintendent

Employment Status: Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description: 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

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

• Ensure 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 the 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

• Screen students to identify speech and language problems

• Refer and consult with outside agencies, supervisors, and specialists in related areas

• 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 students receiving speech therapy

• Responsible for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies

• Make referrals for medical or other professional attention necessary for the habilitation of speech or language handicaps

• Follow due process procedures for enrolling students in therapy

• Conduct and participate in annual reviews for all students continuing in speech therapy

• Conduct re-evaluations for students 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

• Utilize one-half to one full day per week for diagnostic testing and classroom observation; coordination of the program; conferences concerning individual children; staff development activities; scheduling of students for therapy

• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student educational/medical records and assessments including psychological evaluations

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

• Attend meetings and in-services as required by the Building Principal/Assistant to the Superintendent

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day

• Provide information, support and counseling to parents and families

• Review and revamp checklists, interview questions, observation forms, and progress reports as appropriate

• Serve as a role model for students

• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant to the Superintendent

Qualifications:

• Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university

• One to two years previous experience preferred

• State of Ohio teacher's certification and/or certification in speech

• 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 work effectively with others

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

• Effective, active listening skills

• 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