PART-TIME Speech and Language Pathologist

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Speech Language Pathologist - PART-TIME

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist - PART-TIME

REPORTS TO: Keystone Director and Assistant Director.

Purposes

The job of Speech Language Pathologist is for the purpose(s) of supporting the instructional program with specific responsibilities for identifying students with communication disorders; planning and implementing appropriate individual educational plans to minimize adverse impact on student success; and recommending direct and indirect services.

• Essential Job Functions:
• Assesses students' communication skills (e.g., articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility, and developing recommendations for treatment.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and individuals (e.g., parents, teachers, physicians, administration, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g., testing and screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and providing training to parents, students, and staff.
• Develops individual educational plans, interventions, and educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Interprets medical reports within the scope of the Speech Language Pathologist's experience for the purpose of providing information and ensuring that treatment and intervention plans are appropriate.
• Maintains files and records (e.g., progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and compliance.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g., training, IEPs, team meetings, general education intervention meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g., activity logs, correspondence, memos, educational plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, progress reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and conveying information.
• Provides speech and language therapy to students for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success.
• Provides itinerant services at multiple work sites for the purpose of providing therapy and assistance as required.
• Researches resources and methods (e.g., intervention and therapy techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' needs.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g., parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information, and/or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Schedules student speech language therapy intervention sessions for the purpose of directing services in an efficient and timely manner.
• Supervises paras and/or speech assistants for the purpose of monitoring performance and supporting the overall objectives of the instructional program to impact student success.
• Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.
• Job Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: