Speech/Language Pathologist
Rich School District – Feb. 2025
JOB
PURPOSE:
To
deliver appropriate comprehensive speech and language services to students
identified with special communicative needs in articulation, language, voice,
social skills, and fluency.
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification/License:
·
Master’s
degree from an educational institution recognized by the Board
·
Submit
evidence of clinical competency by verifying current ASHA or other competencies
·
State
of Utah Certification to practice as evidenced by current state licensure as a
Speech/Language Therapist – Examples: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Speech
Assistant (SPA), Speech Language Pathologist Aide (SLPA), or Individual working under a – Teacher in
Training Type Program
·
Motor
Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation
POSITION
TYPE: Full Time - Speech/Language Pathologist
- Starting Salary: Based off current
board approved salary schedule
- Benefits: Retirement, Health
Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Contract Hours: Follows school
calendar and daily hours for students and teachers
- Reporting to: Building Principals
and Director of Special Services
JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: (Pre-k(3-5) – 12th Grade/Adult Post
High)
- Provide specialized speech and
language services across all educational levels, targeting students who
qualify under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as
well as those identified through Child Find initiatives.
·
Attend
and participate in Parent Teacher Conferences and Back to School Nights.
- Work with students exhibiting the full
range of communication disorders (from mild or moderate to severe and/or
multiple disorders), including those involving language, articulation
(speech sound disorders), fluency, voice/resonance, social skills, and
swallowing.
- Deliver therapy in various
settings, tailoring the approach to the needs of the individual or group.
- Offer additional support through
extended school year (ESY) or extended school day programs
- Provide training and consultation
for other educators, professionals and parents to enhance the students’
academic achievements, communicative competencies, and social integration.
- Complete documentation as required
by federal, state, and local agencies.
- Conduct screenings and evaluations for
communication disorders; incorporate response to interventions into the
evaluation process.
- Write eligibility reports and participate in
annual review meetings; provide progress reports and ongoing communication
with parents and guardians of students with IEPs or who are receiving
intervention.
- Conduct audiometric hearing screenings according
to state requirements in the school setting.
SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise support personal: Speech
Assistant (SPA); Speech Language Pathologist Aide (SLPA)
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: (Pre-k(3-5) – 12th Grade/Adult Post High)
- Participate as a member of
problem-solving teams (e.g. intervention, IEP, 504, etc.)
- Conduct screening and diagnostic
evaluations for students referred for evaluation of suspected speech
and/or language problems
- Provide interventions
- Develop Individualized Education
Programs
- Plan therapy and use appropriate
therapy techniques
- Provide direct or consultative speech and language
services to students with disabilities
- Provide case management for students
with speech and/or language disabilities.
- Strong organization and planning
skills for accurate and complete record-keeping
- Excellent listening, writing, and
verbal communication skills
- Maintain the necessary confidentiality
of information as it relates to students and staff
- Meet all compliance requirements as
set forth in local, state, and federal rules and regulations
PROFESSIONAL
EXPECTATIONS:
- Adhere to all school district
policies and procedures, federal and state laws
- Meet professional licensure
requirements, rules, regulations, and code of conduct
- Continually improve and develop
professional knowledge and skills
- A willingness to go beyond basic
requirements, and have flexibility to change
- Ability to respond to constructive
criticism, and demonstrate well-developed emotional maturity
- Promote the district’s vision,
mission, and strategic plan
- Foster a positive image of the school,
students, and staff
- Perform other related duties as
assigned
- Working knowledge of the school
setting, policies, and procedures.
- General Knowledge IDEA, ADA
Section 504, Utah rules, and district policies and procedures governing
the operation of special education programs and services
- Thorough knowledge of the theory,
principles, and methods of speech pathology in the educational environment.
SKILLS:
Evaluate
and diagnose specific deficits of referred students within the school district
that would meet criteria set forth by local, state and federal regulations for
services to students with speech and language related disabilities.
- Conduct screening and testing
- Obtain diagnostic information
- Analyze information and interpret
data collected from evaluations
- Interview parents, teachers, and
others to gather relevant data regarding student performance
- Integrate all elements of
assessment data into a cohesive whole for the purpose of resolving initial
referral and reevaluation question(s) and determining initial / continuing
eligibility for special education
- Edit and finalize the written
educational report to include recommendations for the development of an
Individualized Education Program, Individualized Learning Plan following
professional standards and established district model report
- Present conclusions orally and in
a comprehensive report, in compliance with established guidelines, so that
parents, staff, and others can understand the functioning level of
evaluated students
- Consult with building principal,
parents and staff regarding the speech/language and educational needs of
students.
- Provide case management for
students with speech and/or language disabilities.
·
This
includes educational and behavioral monitoring, writing and submitting regular
progress reports, maintaining effective communication with parents, and working
with school staff to carry out provisions of each child’s IEP.
- Develop individual education plans
for each speech-language eligible child in collaboration with the
classroom teacher, parent, LEA representative, and other pertinent
professionals
WORK
CONDITIONS:
Workspace
will be located within both district’s campuses. This position may involve
sitting, walking, and standing throughout the day to include moving room to
room and maneuvering in crowded hallways. Travel may be required within the
district or outside of district for activities with students, and professional
activities or meetings.
The
job description is subject to change in response to demographics, staffing
factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and/or
program/curriculum changes.
