Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Special Education Coordinator, Principals

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The speech and language pathologist is responsible for the evaluation of students suspected of having a disorder of speech, expressive language or receptive language as described in Montana Special Education guidelines.

For students who qualify as having a speech or language impairment, the speech and language pathologist is responsible for the services needed to properly serve the child.

Specific tasks include:

• Functions as a staff member with duties and responsibilities congruent with other staff at Eureka public school in serving children with handicaps with speech or language.

• Using best practices to provide remedial speech and language services to students to meet the requirements of their Individualized Educational Program (IEP).

• Scheduling services as defined in the childs IEP.

• Testing or assessing students to screen or identify students with handicaps as outlined in Montana State Standards.

• Conducting Evaluation Report meetings as defined in state statutes.

• Conducting Individualized Education Placement (IEP) meetings as defined in state statutes.

• When appropriate, supervises paraprofessionals working with students identified in the speech and language caseload.

• Contributes to the team of special education staff whenever necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Montana credentials or license authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned.

• Current certification as a Speech and Language Therapist as described in Montana State Accreditation Standards.