Speech Language Pathologist (CF's Welcome)
The Speech/Language Pathologist works with students on the development of communication skills by helping to refine articulation, language, vocabulary, voice, fluency, phonemic awareness, and pragmatic abilities through direct services, either in-person and/or through a virtual platform.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
The following are among the duties assigned to the Speech/Language Pathologist. These duties may be performed in preschool, elementary, or secondary programs depending upon building assignment and may vary. Specific duties are assigned by PSI in consultation with school personnel and may include the following:
Establish a productive, educational connection with students and a professional, collaborative relationship with school administrators, staff members, and designated school facilitator/e-Helper (if instructing via virtual model). Establish and maintain a professional relationship with students’ parents/guardians.
Ensure that all procedures are in compliance with state, federal, and local requirements regarding the evaluation, placement, and education of students with disabilities.
Conduct appropriate individual evaluations of the communicative status of students referred for suspected speech/language needs.
Conduct screening activities for students according to timetables established by local and/or PSI policy.
Conduct individual and/or small group therapeutic activities for students identified as needing speech/language services.
Develop lesson plans and individual daily objectives for each student served. Lessons must relate to the student’s objectives and curriculum, be appropriate for the student’s age and grade level, and be of a motivating nature.
Develop and provide home assignments to students. Assignments must be accompanied by a letter of explanation to parents/guardians of students.
Provide administrators with periodic reports of activities and caseload status through verbal and written communication, as appropriate.
Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date files for each student served. Such files should contain evaluation reports, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Service Plans, progress reports, therapy notes, and records of correspondence regarding the student.
Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team in evaluation and decision-making activities for any student referred for a suspected disability, where the assessment of communicative status is required.