2024-2025 SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Position Type :

Student Support Services / Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted : 2 / 7 / 2024

2 / 7 / 2024

Location :

Various District Locations

Closing Date :

Description : Encourages parental involvement from the educational program. Facilitates the identification and remediation of communication disorders to help students achieve maximum benefit.

Job Summary :

• Prepares the assigned assessment / treatment area. Requisitions supplies. Sets up equipment.
• Helps stakeholders Facilitates decision-making activities. Obtains informed consent before providing services. Understand service goals and how they relate to the educational program.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines / procedures. Promotes a professional image of the school district.

Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs.

Promotes effective communications and assistance. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions / concerns.

Refers policy interpretation inquiries to administrative staff.

• Performs screening activities (e.g., child find, new students, grades designated by the board, etc.).
• Performs follow-up activities with students who have not passed earlier screening procedures.
• Provides objective recommendations that facilitate student participation Interprets results. Administers diagnostic tests in educational activities.

Monitors the efficacy of interventions.

• Helps intervention assistance team (IAT) members prepare plans for eligible students. Works with staff to ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Develops a service schedule. Helps staff resolve problems related to the participation of students with disabilities in appropriate learning activities.

Complies with state policies / procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability.

• Uses a variety of service delivery models to treat and / or address speech / language disorders (e.g., verbal / written language, voice, articulation, fluency, interactive communication, auditory and / or visual processing, cognition / communication, etc.).
• Supports an inclusive educational environment. Provides ongoing communication and support for teachers. Encourages and supports positive peer relationships.
• Teaches skills that help students manage their environment. Helps students take full advantage of the learning environment (e.

g., assistive technology, augmentative devices, use of instructional / media resources, access / proximity to activities, etc.).

• Collaborates with staff to implement and monitor behavior management plans when required.
• Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Facilitates self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills.
• Upholds the student conduct code. Implements effective pupil management procedures.
• Maintains a positive learning environment. Helps parents / students understand academic objectives, behavioral standards, and performance expectations.
• Documents student progress. Ensure the accuracy of records. Prepares an end-of-the year recommendations for each student served.
• Collaborates with other staff. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
• Consults with support personnel to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental / physical health, family / peer relations, etc.).
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
• Complies with district policy and administrative guidelines / procedures to account for fund raising activities and the collection of authorized student fees.

Maintains detailed records suitable for financial audits.

• Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, notes, meetings, etc.).
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Promotes the proper use, care, and security of school property.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety. Monitors situations that may indicate a problem. Provides appropriate student supervision.

Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.

• Reports suspected child abuse and / or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Supervises non-classroom activities when assigned.
• Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.
• Encourages parent organizations and supports school-sponsored activities.
• Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Provides prompt notification of absences.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Qualifications :

• Masters degree in speech pathology.
• Valid state department of education license / certificate appropriate for the position.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Keeps current with technology and other workplace innovations that support job functions.
• Training and / or experience in behavioral management techniques.

Application Procedure :

Apply Online

The Warrensville Heights City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the recruitment, placement, maintenance, promotion or termination of employees on the basis of race, sex, religion or national origin.