Speech Language Pathologist

TITLE: Speech and Language Pathologist

REPORTS TO: Director

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in Communication Disorders Illinois Speech

Language Pathologist (PEL)

EVALUATIONS: Conducted on an annual basis in accordance with KASEC

guidelines

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Length of employment, salary and benefits determined

by the Executive Board of KASEC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment:

• Demonstrates knowledge of formal and informal assessment procedures
• Selects appropriate assessment instruments
• Conducts assessments appropriately
• Interprets assessment information accurately
• Demonstrates knowledge of the screening/referral/evaluation process
• Conducts ongoing assessment of instructional/therapeutic goals and objectives
• Demonstrates awareness, understanding and knowledge of the variety of physical, emotional and cognitive conditions which may contribute to communication disorders

Provision of Instruction:

• Demonstrates an understanding of the content area
• Defines and/or revises specific and sequential goals and objectives appropriate for student learning
• Develops long range plan according to instructional/therapeutic sequence
• Demonstrates daily preparation to achieve IEP goals and objectives
• Selects, prepares and/or adapts materials to meet individual student needs
• Organizes time, space, materials, equipment for instruction/therapy
• Employs a variety of techniques, methods and materials appropriate for student needs
• Demonstrates effective individual and group behavior management techniques

Communication Skills:

• Communicates in an effective, constructive and positive manner with students and parents
• Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including supervisors, administrators, teachers, auxiliary staff, building secretaries, etc. as an effective team member

Management Tasks:

• Manages and coordinates required paperwork
• Completes, monitors and/or forwards pupil data as required
• Participates as a member of district or departmental team in improving service delivery
• Completes all required aspects to prepare for an IEP meeting
• Completes goal updates on a regular basis
• Completes routine billing

Professionalism:

• Follows policies and procedures of Cooperative
• Demonstrates knowledge of special education legislation and acts in accordance with these mandates
• Demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends
• Demonstrates professionalism (flexible, adaptable, uses good judgement, acts appropriately and ethically, child centered, treats others with respect and dignity)
• Demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback
• Participates in professional growth activities
• Actively participates in the staff evaluation process
• Dresses appropriately
• Treats others with respect and dignity
• Maintains a clean work area

Other Duties as Assigned