Speech Language Pathologist- Contract or Full Time

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Job Classification: Licensed Instructional

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Work Schedule: School Calendar

Start School Year: 2024-25

Employment Type: Can be a Contract, hourly position or Full Time with benefits

General Description: The Speech Language Pathologist shall be responsible for providing diagnostic and intervention services for students with speech, language, and hearing disorders helping students to adjust and access the general education curriculum.

Primary Responsibilities

· Diagnoses and evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.

· Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of students with communication problems of organic and nonorganic etiology.

· Provides counseling and guidance and language development therapy to disabled students.

· Reviews student's file to obtain background information prior to evaluation to determine appropriate tests and to ensure that adequate information is available.

· Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.

· Develops and implements individualized plans for assigned students to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities.

· Based upon the individual education plans, provides speech, language and communication therapy in a variety of settings.

· Evaluates and monitors students.

· Reviews treatment plan, and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs.

· Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth.

· Instructs individuals to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice new skills.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree and valid Indiana state teaching license in communication disorders or ability to obtain appropriate state licensure.

Essential Skills and Abilities

· Ability to use technology for documentation and preparation of professional materials

· Ability to communicate assessment results, in written and oral forms, to parents and professionals

· Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate behavior plans for use in general and special education settings

· Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, and maintain schedule flexibility