POSITION SUMMARY: The speech-language pathologist assists in the identification of student needs, planning and implementation of programming for improvement of communication skills, pre-K through grade 12.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess referred students for possible speech, language and hearing disorders and degree of disability.
- Incorporate assessment data into screening and staffing reports as appropriate for identification of student needs, evaluation reports and IEP planning.
- Assist in the implementation of IEPs translating goals and objectives into specific sequences of instruction or intervention.
- Consult with and provide information to classroom teachers that will assist in effective implementation of IEPs.
- Monitor student progress and make recommendations for adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Maintain positive individual, large and small group learning climates.
- Work collegially with other professionals in consistently addressing speech/language as well as other needs of each student.
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of interventions, accommodations and modifications from referral through application of individualized plans.
- Consults with and reports to parents regarding needs of their students.
- Assist in scheduling students appropriately to maximize intervention opportunities and for the integration of education programs.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents and other staff members.
- Maintain necessary student records as required by state and federal regulations as well as local policies and procedures.
- Maintain professional competence and growth through participation in district provided and self-selected staff development opportunities.
- Perform such other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the special education director
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hold or be eligible for Colorado teaching licensure with speech/language pathologist endorsement
- Possess the ability to effectively assess speech/language needs of students and apply to recommendations for specialized interventions, instruction and placement for services.