JOB SUMMARY

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the identification, evaluation, and remediation of speech and/or language disorders in students, including preschool students and students with disabilities. The speech language pathologist will work as part of a team to provide support to students with communication disabilities or communication disorders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ohio State Board of Education Speech Language Pathologist registration
Ohio Speech Language Pathologist Board License
Prior experience working in a school setting is preferred
Knowledge of sign language and augmentive communication devices preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist the school staff in the identification of students with communication disorders.
Cooperate with school health personnel in developing an appropriate hearing testing program.
Assess and identify difficulties of referred students with suspected communication disabilities or disorders through non-discriminatory, diagnostic procedures.
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic intervention goals that are educationally relevant and connected to the students’ educational program
Select students for habilitative services and provide appropriate language therapy, speech therapy, auditory training, and training on augmentative systems
Communicate and interpret results of assessments, evaluations, and reports of speech language therapy services to the educational staff, parents, students, and when appropriate, other professionals and agencies concerned with the student.
Assist students in the transfer of newly acquired skills to the classroom and the home by working with students, their teachers, and parents in a supportive and collaborative manner.
Monitor the speech language therapy program goals by collaborating with other professionals and paraprofessionals who are involved with the implementation of the intervention procedures.
Participate as a team member in the transitioning of students into and out of educational and/or therapy programs into and out of educational and/or therapy programs
Provide reassessments of students focusing on areas of need at intervals determined to be educationally relevant.
Communicate the needs of the speech language therapy program to the appropriate school administrator.
Acts as a resource person for classroom teachers regarding strategies, adaptations, and resource materials.
Provide consultation to the school system regarding student needs, professional needs, and system needs in order for the system to achieve its goals and objectives.
Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and submit all required reports.
Maintain an inventory list of equipment; accountable for proper care and use of therapy equipment.

SALARY

Based on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education

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