Speech and Language Pathologist

Adheres to the standards of professional ethics and state and federal laws and regulations to ensure that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate and effective to help children meet their educational goals

Assesses students' communication skills to identify communication disorders and delays, determine eligibility, perform the functions of the job satisfactorily within mandated Special Education timelines, and develop recommendations for treatment and programming

Analyzes and interprets various data from assessment techniques (formal and informal) and other sources, including classroom observations, to make recommendations regarding the need for speech and language interventions and services

Develops recommendations, interventions, plans (e.g., IEPs, 504 Plans, etc.), and educational materials using evidence-based methods and techniques to assist students with their communication skills and minimize the adverse impact of their disabilities on academic and social development

Consults and collaborates with school and other personnel and families to meet the needs of students, schools, and the district as it pertains to the child's educational goals

Consults with professionals concerning needed assistive technology (low and high tech) to minimize the adverse educational impact of the disorder(s) and provide a means of communication for the student(s) as it pertains to the child's academic and social goals

Schedules interventions using various service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration, and meeting students' educational needs in the least restrictive environment

Prepares and maintains various written materials to document activities, provide written reference, and convey information

Interprets medical reports within the scope of speech/language pathologist's experience to provide information and ensure that IEPs/intervention plans are appropriate

Makes appropriate referrals to other professionals (e.g., ENT, audiologists, physicians, counselors, etc.) to help determine communication disorders and make appropriate recommendations regarding services to cause progress on the child's educational goals

Organizes and maintains a speech and language program, including scheduling and attending meetings, scheduling therapy, evaluating students, ordering testing and therapeutic materials, implementing IEPs, and keeping records to provide appropriate and effective speech and language remediation services

Instructs assigned support staff and general classroom teachers to provide information on the communicative disorders, necessary classroom accommodations, modifications, interventions, and assistive communication aids

Instructs eligible students, their families, and school personnel to use appropriate communication technologies and other forms of assistive communication to minimize the adverse social and educational impact of communication disorders and progress to occur on the child's academic and social goals

Manages and maintains the facilities, materials, and equipment, including assistive communication equipment, when needed and appropriate, to ensure delivery of services and the availability of the communication technology called for in IEPs to address the child's educational goals

Participates in various meetings, workshops, and seminars to stay current with the speech/language field, maintain licensure/certification, convey information, and provide appropriate programming to meet students' needs

Researches resources, methods, and materials to determine the appropriate approach for addressing students' needs to progress on the child's educational goals

Provide leadership, advocacy, and collaboration within their school buildings.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

MRSD is an EOE