Speech and Language Pathologist

Overview

The Speech Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat students with speech or language disorders, formulate individualized treatment programs, keep appropriate records, and inform faculty and parents about students' progress.

• Assesses the needs of pupils with speech or language disorders and matches their needs with programs available through the educational system. Meets with students regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of students' progress.
• Reports progress to faculty members and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss their evaluations of students  skills as demonstrated in class performance and social interaction with other students.
• Reports progress to parents and meets with them regularly. Suggests activities parents can do with their child to assist and supplement the student s speech therapy program. Attempts to add to their understanding of the program and answers questions and addresses concerns they may have about it.
• Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.
• Talks with students to determine their feelings about the program and their progress or any frustrations they may feel about the therapy.
• Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

• Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate student s speech.
• Skill communicating verbally and in writing with students, faculty members, and parents so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.

• Master s degree in speech pathology required.
• State license as a speech pathologist required.
• A minimum of two years of experience working in the speech pathology field preferred.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.