Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Description

Purpose:                    Speech-language pathologist will work with the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team to help resolve communication disorders including the mechanical aspects of speech production, phonation, attention/memory, articulation and language processing that interferes with the individual student's ability to derive benefit from the district's educational program.

Responsible to:       Director, Assistant Director and Coordinators

Date:                          February 2015

Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree from an accredited college/university.
2. Current Speech Language Pathology license issued by the Kansas Department for aging and Disability Services on file in the Central Office.
3. A demonstrated commitment to career development and life-long learning.

Essential Functions:

1. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

1. Serve as a resource to staff members and parents in the development of a balanced program for communication.
2. Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring

suspected and identified speech and language delays/disorders. c.            Participate in development of goals and strategies for educational

improvement.

1. Provide any assigned paraprofessional with appropriate direction, supervision and evaluation.
2. Ensure that all activities conform to state and district guidelines.
3. Ensure that all activities adhere to the professional standards.
4. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
5. Work effectively with community organizations and outside agencies.
6. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. j. Support the value of an education.
7. Support the mission and philosophy of the ANW Education Cooperative.
8. Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.