speech and language pathologist - , OH, United States - Ohio Department of Education

Description

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