SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Position Type :

Student Services / Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted : 6 / 10 / 2024

6 / 10 / 2024

Location : Preble ESC

Preble ESC

Date Available : 08 / 08 / 2024

08 / 08 / 2024

Closing Date : 06 / 30 / 2024

06 / 30 / 2024

District :

Preble County Educational Service Center - website

The Preble County ESC is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Speech and Language Pathologist to serve preschool and elementary age students.

Position : Speech and Language Pathologist

Reports to : Superintendent

Employment Status : Regular / Full-time

FLSA Status : Exempt

Salary : Commensurate with experience

Description : Identifies those students who have a speech and / or language disability; develop and

implement a program for improvement and / or correction of speech and / or language

disorders of articulation, language, fluency and voice

NOTE : The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions :

Ensure safety of students

Teach and evaluate the students using sound speech / hearing instructional practices

Prepare clear and timely lesson plans for speech / hearing disabled students

Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required

Provide guidance and counsel to the speech / hearing students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development

Participate in parent / teacher conferences as appropriate

Counsel with colleagues, students and parents relative to speech / hearing students

Maintain and improve professional competence in the specified area

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences

Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment

Monitor accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required

Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct

Coordinate notification of parents if student is not meeting goals / objectives

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

Provide a therapeutic program for speech, language and hearing handicapped children

Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, identifying and referring students with suspected speech and language handicaps

Assess student speech and hearing skills

Screen students to identify speech and language problems

Refer and consult with outside agencies, supervisors, and specialists in related areas

Provide in-service education to staff and parents on speech and hearing topics

Serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech improvement

Maintain ongoing records for students receiving speech therapy

Responsible for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies

Make referrals for medical or other professional attention necessary for the habilitation of speech or language handicaps

Follow due process procedures for enrolling students in therapy

Conduct and participate in annual reviews for all students continuing in speech therapy

Conduct re-evaluations for students continuing in speech therapy as required

Assist in the development of district policies and procedures as related to speech and language services

Maintain accurate records for individual students receiving speech and language services

Provide periodic written reports consistent with the reporting schedule of the district to the parent of the handicapped child regarding the child's progress

Utilize one-half to one full day per week for diagnostic testing and classroom observation; coordination of the program;

conferences concerning individual children; staff development activities; scheduling of students for therapy

Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student educational / medical records and assessments including psychological evaluations

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Attend meetings and in-services as required by the Building Principal / Assistant to the Superintendent

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day

Provide information, support and counseling to parents and families

Review and revamp checklists, interview questions, observation forms, and progress reports as appropriate

Serve as a role model for students

Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant to the Superintendent

Qualifications :

Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university

One to two years previous experience preferred

State of Ohio teacher's certification and / or certification in speech

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and / or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of speech area and teaching methodology for the same

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Organizational and problem solving skills

Diagnostic interpretation in the areas of voice analysis, fluency rates, articulation / phonological assessment, language assessments, audio logical testing, psychological assessments and educational testing

Excellent public relations skills

Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management

Knowledge of state and local rules governing special education