ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation :
- Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District program of instruction, as applicable to communication disorders.
- Assists and guides teachers and other staff members in preventing and / or observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech, language and hearing impairments.
- Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics related to communication disorders.
- Provides education on speech-language development, disorders and delays to school staff.
- Develops case management programs that reflect individual needs, interests and abilities that meet the requirements of student Individual Educational Program goals.
- Creates recommendations for educational staff that will assist students in overcoming communication difficulties.
- Establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
- Provides speech-language assessments and evaluates student progress on a regular basis and provides reports.
- Participates in Individual Educational Program meetings as requested.
- Assists in making appropriate referrals to agencies and specialists.
- Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with parents concerning their student’s program.
- Creates an environment conducive to learning appropriate to the age, maturity and abilities of the students.
- Provides therapy and instruction to individuals and groups at the times and locations designated.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SUPERVISORY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Apprentice Supervisory responsibilities in Speech and Language are voluntary) :
- Upgrades supervision training on a regular basis.
- Informs patients / clients and families about the level, frequency and duration of services as well as supervision.
- Makes clinical decisions, including student selection for caseload and dismissing from caseload.
- Communicates with parents or family members about diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Conducts diagnostic evaluations, assessments and interprets data.
- Prepares individual treatment plans and makes modifications.
- Reviews treatment plans with the Apprentice.
- Provides feedback to the Apprentice in regards to data collection, progress notes and material selection.
- Ensures that the Apprentice performs only those tasks that are within the scope of the Apprentice in speech-language.
- Participates in the performance appraisal of the Apprentice.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE :
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE :
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
- Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
- Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
- Knowledge of District policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse / neglect.
- Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
- Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
- Knowledge in areas of expertise to best serve students in an educational setting.
- Ability to manage caseload efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to maintain skill knowledge in the areas of speech and language assessment
REQUIREMENTS :
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
- Completed necessary clinical practicum as part of the Master’s degree.
- Possesses (or is qualified to possess) a valid New Mexico Speech Pathology license from the Speech-Language / Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Board.
License must be renewed annually.
- New graduates must pass a national exam in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders within one year and be supervised for no less the nine months full time and complete clinical fellowship within a period of 36 consecutive months.
- Must comply with the SLP / Audiology Hearing Aid Dispensing Board’s rules and regulations regarding requirements as a Speech-Language Pathologist
30+ days ago