TITLE:                  Speech Language Pathologist 

DEPARTMENT:     Student Support Services

REPORTS TO:       Building Principal / Director of Student Support Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree; Indiana Standards Board License as Speech/Language Pathologist
• Such alternatives to the above as the Administration may find appropriate and acceptable

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts speech, language and hearing screenings to identify children in need of diagnostic evaluations.
• Conducts diagnostic speech, language, voice, fluency, functional communication and augmentative communication evaluations to identify child's needs by administering formal and informal measures, observing child in classroom or natural settings, studying school records, consulting with parents and school personnel, and interpreting findings.
• Schedules and conducts case conference and annual case review meetings.
• Develops Individualized Education Programs for children with communication disorders in coordination with parents and school personnel.
• Plans for and conduct therapy with individual and small groups in self-contained, resource, and inclusive settings.
• Works in collaboration with teachers, parents, instructional assistants, related service personnel, and students to implement Individualized Education Programs.
• Advises parents, teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance communication functioning in natural and structured settings.
• Knows and complies with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing special education programming and service provision.
• Refers individuals to community agencies to secure medical or social services for the child or family.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal, Director of Student Support Services and/or designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. 

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.