Speech Language Pathologist (2021-2022) SY Details

Speech Language Pathologist (2021-2022) SY

Roswell Independent School District - Roswell, NM

Employment Type : Full-Time

Roswell Independent School DistrictJob Description
Job Title: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Reports To: ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR SPECIAL SERVICES
General Job Description:Identify, evaluate and provide therapy for students with speech and language impairments which interfere with the individual student’s ability to benefit from the district’s educational program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize and conduct identification program of students with potential speech/language difficulties.

• Evaluate speech and language functions.

• Plan the clinical program for students who have been identified as Speech/Language impaired, Speech Impaired, and/or students having related disabilities with communication needs (i.e. Intellectually Disabled, Autistic, etc.)

• Implement the clinical program.

• Comply with State Standards, District Policies, and ASHA Guidelines in the processes of referral, screening, and placement:

• Follow district procedures for screening, pre-intervention and/or referring students needing a speech/language evaluation.

• Complete comprehensive and appropriate evaluations according to State Standards, District Guidelines, and ASHA Guidelines.

• Provide a complete diagnostic summary report including a summary of evaluation information and educational relevance. Complete IEP paperwork in a timely manner.

• Cooperate with the Individualized Educational Plan Committee, recommending/planning for program services in compliance with State Standards.

• When appropriate, make referral for further evaluation.

• Obtain and use diagnostic information:

• Participate in building committee (e.g., Student Assistance Teams, School Support Team) in order to provide pre-referral interventions, screening, and/or evaluation referral information.

• Administer appropriate assessments for each area of suspected speech/language impairment.

• Demonstrate understanding and use of the principals of diagnostic evaluation and interpretation.

• Maintain on-going assessment to verify progress toward established goals.

• Demonstrate program management skills:

• Maintain communication with the building faculty regarding the role of the SLP.

• Will have a physical environment conducive to learning.

• Develop work schedule (s) which will fit the needs of the students, school and faculty.

• Report to building principal(s) and Director of Special Services.

• Implement Intervention Program:

• Develop and maintain the instructional component of the IEP according to the results of the evaluation and on-going assessment of progress.

• Develop long-range goals and specific objectives

• Complete daily notes for each student.

• Include methods and materials in planning.

• Document student progress, attendance, etc.

• Use a variety of approaches and materials to address the IEP that are compatible with the student’s age and interest, and abilities.

• Attend workshops, in-service training, University programs to obtain up-to-date information in the area of speech and language and maintain required certifications and licensure.

• Provide therapeutic intervention with students to enhance student performance.

• Medicaid notes are to be submitted 10 business days from the completion of service.

• Organize and conduct screening and/or testing program in compliance with district and state standards.

• Evaluate student speech and language functions.

• Plan and implement appropriate service delivery model.

• Direct therapy with individual student or group setting.

• Consult and collaborate with teachers and other district staff.

• Deliver services in a variety of models: individual, group, consultation, collaboration.

• Manage resources, i.e. inventory of supplies, materials and equipment.

• Attend Individual Educational Plan (IEP) meetings, parent conferences, teacher conferences and in-service training if appropriate.

• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters.

• Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and detailed records.

• Report to work on time and work no less than 7.25 hours per day.

• Work independently with very little supervision.

• May be required to perform other related functions as assigned by your supervisor.

• Must hold a current NM Public Education license, N.M. SLP Licensing board license and after 2015 a National Board Certification for Speech/Language Pathologist (ASHA).

• Must obtain a minimum of 1.0 CEU’s (10 contact hours) per year for licensure requirements.

• Current Speech/Language Licensure must be renewed as required by law by the NM Speech/Language & Hearing Association License Board.

• Valid Driver’s License and Car Insurance.

• Ability to travel from site to site.