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Fairfield Fire Department (Iowa)

Speech-Language Pathologist

Fairfield Fire Department (Iowa), Fairfield, Iowa, us, 52557


Type of position:

Licensed Classified outside of the bargaining unit, salary range $52,000.00 - $81,000.00 and/or competitve based on experience.

Position Purpose:

Specializes in diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, and hearing problems in accordance with Indiana Special education laws

Essential functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

essential function satisfactorily.Conduct speech, language, hearing screens.Diagnosis and evaluates speech, language and hearing skills as related to educational, medical,social, and psychological factors.

Plans, directs and conducts habilitative and rehabilitative treatment programs to developcommunicative efficiency of individuals with communication delays.

Administers, scores, and interprets specialized speech and language assessments and hearing screenings.Develops individualized educational programs for students to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities.Conduct evaluations within guidelines established through Article 7.Report progress on IEP goals on a quarterly basis.Attend/hold case conferences within guidelines established through Article 7.Maintains records and progress monitoring required by lawServes as consultant for classroom teachers, psychologist, principals, and counselors to promote speech and language development activities in the daily schedule.Bills Medicaid as eligible for services rendered.Maintains confidentiality.Performs other duties as assignedQualifications:

Appropriate certifications by the Indiana Department of Education.Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence.Ability to communicate effectively with groups of students, parents, and school staff.Skills in human relations and organization.ASHA Certification preferred, but not required.Other qualifications that district may require.

Terms:

184 Staff Days