Job Description:
The below lists are not ranked in order of importance nor is it an exhaustive list
Essential Functions
- Assists the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist with speech, language, and hearing screenings, as directed.
- Provides diagnostic services when appropriate.
- Works cooperatively with district/building administrators, specialists, and the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist as a member of the educational team to support implementation of interventions for referred students and those reviewed by the PPT.
- Remains current in the field of speech and language and special education.
- Compile written reports, statistical data, and other required documentation in support of district learning objectives and/or IEP goals of students
- Continually assess progress, recommend revisions and/or recommend new treatments or learning objectives for learners
- Maintain activity logs, progress reports, treatment plans and all other necessary files required
- Comply with the professional, ethical and legal codes of conduct, standards, and practices for Speech and Language Therapists as outlined by the Connecticut Department of Health and the Connecticut State Department of Education
- Use mandated assessments, skilled professional evaluations and assessments and other proven supplementary information to evaluate student needs
- Interpret findings accurately and convey information professionally to parents and school personnel as appropriate
- Serve as a resource to educators, building/district administrators, support personnel and parents on the effects of Speech and Language Therapy and the educational process
- Maintain inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies
- Properly and accurately provide timely Medicare/Medicaid billing information in accordance with federal, state, and local laws to include the Connecticut State Department of Education
- Identify, recommend, modify and/or provides direct services with variance; i.e. receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, articulation, aural rehabilitation, oral motor intervention, auditory processing to meet educational learning objectives
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as a role model
- Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
- Make contact with the public with tact and diplomacy
- Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
- Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
- Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
- Maintain a level of approachability by administration and staff
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services
Qualifications/Certifications
- Associate degree in speech-language pathology, or post-secondary equivalent course work and equivalent training and experience.
- 2 years experience working with students with special needs, preferred
- Experience in writing IEP goals/objectives, preferred
- Experience with the PPT process, preferred
- Ability to communicate in Spanish, is an asset
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Effective, active listening skills
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Organizational and problem solving skills
- Excellent public relations skills
- Ability to promote learning and classroom management
- Proficiency of federal, state, and local laws including the Connecticut Department of Education governing special education
Days: Monday - Friday
Salary: In accordance with the WFEP contract
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