Speech Language Specialist

Approved: 11/17/2008 Hillsborough Township School District JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Speech Language Correctionist Qualifications: Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Educational Services certificate with speech correctionist endorsement. Primary Function: Provide services to help reduce or eliminate speech (dysfunctions related to articulation, voice, and rhythm), hearing and language impairments which interfere with the individual student's ability to derive full benefit from the district's educational program. Report Level: Director of Special Services Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides screening to identify children potentially in need of speech, hearing and language services at regular intervals and at specified levels.
2. Provides for appropriate assessment and diagnosis of speech, hearing and language impairments. Students with suspected hearing loss also will be referred for a complete audiological evaluation.
3. Determines pupil eligibility for speech correction services.
4. Provides appropriate educational plans to meet individual students' needs in correcting existing speech, hearing and language impairments within the limits of available resources.
5. Assumes primary responsibility for scheduling children for speech, hearing and language services.
6. Utilizes professional expertise to provide habilitation of speech, hearing and language services.
7. Assists and guides teachers in modifying the educational program for students with confirmed speech, hearing and language impairments.
8. Serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members concerning speech, hearing and language impairments.
9. Provides information, support and counseling regarding speech, hearing and language impairments to pupils and their families.
10. Functions as adjunct member of the child study team and evaluates pupils referred for full team evaluations.
11. Keeps thorough, ongoing records for the individual student receiving therapy. Approved: 11/17/2008
12. Maintains lists of referred, screened, evaluated and enrolled students.
13. Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
14. Maintains professional competence through participation in inservice educational activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with negotiated agreement. EVALUATION: In accordance with the Board of Education policy.