Job Title:              Speech/Language Pathologist

Report to:             Building Principal     

Department:         SPED 

Position Summary: 

The Speech/Language Pathologist assists in developing speech and language skills to facilitate students's personal, social, and intellectual development.  To respond to students' individual needs and abilities, the Speech/Language Pathologist must work closely with the parents and administration of the school.

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

• Masters Degree 
• Current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
• Current Oklahoma Speech Pathology License and  hold ASHA Certification or be eligible for ASHA Clinical Fellowship
• Experience working with students in an education setting.
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self discipline and initiative.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing speech and language skills to facilitate students' personal, social, intellectual development.
• Follow the procedures, practices, and guidlines outlined by the district, OSDE and IDEA regulations.
• Selects, administers and interprets appropriate assessments to determine the need for speech and/or language servicesin an educational setting.
• Developes targeted goals to address students' needs with the provision of ongoing progress monitoring and service delivery as determined appropriate.
• Provides ongoing services/support to staff and teachers to ensure integration of speech and language strategies, including AAC if appropriate, into a student's classroom environment.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.  Treat pupils with respect and dignity
• Conferences with students' parents/guardians and other appropriate school personnel to provide support and information regarding the student as necessary.
• Participate in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and reevaluation process as a team member. 
• Participate in the development of students' IEPs.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.
• Other duties assigned by administration.