Alabama Department of Education
Speech Language Pathologist (TCS)
Alabama Department of Education, Tarrant, Alabama, United States,
POSITION TITLE:
Speech Language Pathologist
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must hold current Alabama Speech-Language Pathology Professional Certificate P-12 or current Alabama Speech-Language Pathology Temporary Certificate P-12 or master's degree level speech-language pathology program that is accredited by CAA of the ASHA and satisfactory performance on the CAA-prescribed Praxis subject are test(s)
JOB GOAL:
The purpose of this job is to provide evaluation and intervention (consult or direct) to enhance a student's level of communicative functioning for him/her to participate in the school environment and ensure a free and appropriate public education to those students who are eligible.
REPORTS TO:
Principal
SUPERVISES:
Assigned students
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Evaluates and diagnoses students with speech and language disorders and delays using standardized tests.
• Consults with principals and teachers regarding the arrangement of appropriate time- schedules for students to be enrolled in therapy. Follows prepared work schedules for therapy and non-therapy activities. Adheres to established SLP building and location schedule.
• Implements therapy as directed for those students with communicative disorders and delays. Implements individualized education plans or designated curriculum.
• Provides direct, researched based application of speech-language therapy strategies and intervention methods to identified students. Provides individual and/or group therapy as directed for students with language, speech, or hearing disorders and delays.
• Refers students to other school personnel for special services. Refers students, when necessary, to various community agencies and physicians.
• Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents. Is available to students and parents for conferences. Communicates with parents. Participates, as needed, in IEP development, implementation, PST meetings and other meetings.
• Maintains appropriate records regarding student's progress in therapy.
• Provides consultative services to regular or special classroom teachers, curriculum specialists, and parents to give them information on communicative skills development, special materials, and procedures to be used in helping students develop appropriate communicative behaviors.
• Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters. Maintains an accurate record of student attendance.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Works cooperatively and productively with supervisor(s) and other system staff to ensure the system's vision, goals and strategies are supported and implemented. Provides all pertinent data to all appropriate personnel within the designated time frame.
• Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, current research, and techniques.
• Assumes responsibility for supervising students in their care. Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
• Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
• Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal relationships with others by effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
• Follows federal, state, and local policies, guidelines, and regulations in identifying and delivering services to speech and language disordered students. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or other school-related information.
• Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or the Lead Speech Therapist.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
EVALUATION:
Nine-month position in accordance with the Board's salary schedule.
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Tarrant city Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
This is an exempt position.
Speech Language Pathologist
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must hold current Alabama Speech-Language Pathology Professional Certificate P-12 or current Alabama Speech-Language Pathology Temporary Certificate P-12 or master's degree level speech-language pathology program that is accredited by CAA of the ASHA and satisfactory performance on the CAA-prescribed Praxis subject are test(s)
JOB GOAL:
The purpose of this job is to provide evaluation and intervention (consult or direct) to enhance a student's level of communicative functioning for him/her to participate in the school environment and ensure a free and appropriate public education to those students who are eligible.
REPORTS TO:
Principal
SUPERVISES:
Assigned students
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Evaluates and diagnoses students with speech and language disorders and delays using standardized tests.
• Consults with principals and teachers regarding the arrangement of appropriate time- schedules for students to be enrolled in therapy. Follows prepared work schedules for therapy and non-therapy activities. Adheres to established SLP building and location schedule.
• Implements therapy as directed for those students with communicative disorders and delays. Implements individualized education plans or designated curriculum.
• Provides direct, researched based application of speech-language therapy strategies and intervention methods to identified students. Provides individual and/or group therapy as directed for students with language, speech, or hearing disorders and delays.
• Refers students to other school personnel for special services. Refers students, when necessary, to various community agencies and physicians.
• Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents. Is available to students and parents for conferences. Communicates with parents. Participates, as needed, in IEP development, implementation, PST meetings and other meetings.
• Maintains appropriate records regarding student's progress in therapy.
• Provides consultative services to regular or special classroom teachers, curriculum specialists, and parents to give them information on communicative skills development, special materials, and procedures to be used in helping students develop appropriate communicative behaviors.
• Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters. Maintains an accurate record of student attendance.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Works cooperatively and productively with supervisor(s) and other system staff to ensure the system's vision, goals and strategies are supported and implemented. Provides all pertinent data to all appropriate personnel within the designated time frame.
• Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, current research, and techniques.
• Assumes responsibility for supervising students in their care. Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
• Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
• Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors others in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal relationships with others by effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
• Follows federal, state, and local policies, guidelines, and regulations in identifying and delivering services to speech and language disordered students. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or other school-related information.
• Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or the Lead Speech Therapist.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
EVALUATION:
Nine-month position in accordance with the Board's salary schedule.
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Tarrant city Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
This is an exempt position.