Carson City, NV30+ days ago
Applies principles, methods and procedures for measurement, testing, diagnosis, prediction, consultation or information relating to development and disorders of speech, voice, language or hearing as related to speech impairment for purpose of diagnosing, preventing, treating, ameliorating or modifying such disorders and conditions in individuals or groups of individuals; Assists in program implementation at District schools; Attends child study conferences; Attends staff meetings and in-service training sessions; Maintains records and prepares reports; Participates in interdisciplinary team as speech language consultant; Plans, develops and implements therapeutic materials and activities for treatment, such as symbols, communication systems, communication notebooks, and instructional and social skills activities, consistent with the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP); Prepares publications and instructional materials; Provides for initial and periodic evaluations of the speech/language, processing, feeding, and social language disorders of students; Provides some educational seminars, in-service training and/or consultation to families, teachers, allied professionals or paraprofessionals on nature and management of speech, voice and language disorders; observing and charting of speech, voice and language behavior and related areas; Provides therapeutic intervention for students with speech/language, processing, feeding and social language disorders involving both direct and indirect services; Provides training to paraprofessionals and classroom teachers on speech functions, feeding, communication devices and student social interactions; Reviews and completes documentation in compliance with federal and State rules and regulations, as well as with District policies and procedures; Reviews medical and psychological histories; Travels to various District locations to work with students and attend related meetings and is responsible for arriving at multiple worksites in accordance with District policy which means means driving between various work sites; Performs related duties as required. The Speech and Language Pathologist collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to interpret assessment data, develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs), and support communication development across educational environments.