Speech Language Pathologist: Evaluator - Special Education- Specialized Instruction and Early Intervention

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Speech Language Pathologist: Evaluator

To apply for this position you must currently hold the title with Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) OR have successfully completed the AACPS Human Resources Interview Panel Process.

JOB SUMMARY
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, performs comprehensive speech and language evaluation of students suspected of having a disability as defined by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Work involves the administration of tests, assessing student performance form a variety of means, including the use of work samples, psychometrics, and other assessment tools. Counsels with parents, teachers, and administration regarding student performance. Conducts conferences, completes reports, and collects relevant data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers a battery of speech and language assessments utilizing all pertinent resources.
• Administers, analyzes and interprets results of tests.
• May assist in developing draft Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students who require special education and/or related services.
• May assist in making placement recommendations in consideration of least restrictive environment.
• Prepares written assessment reports for student summarizing significant findings.
• Develops and coordinates an evaluation schedule for students recommended for assessment through the IEP process.
• Conducts follow-up conferences with parents and school staff to assist in making recommendations for further actions.
• Works with outside agencies to coordinate assessment/evaluation data.
• Works in concert with the school-based and multi-disciplinary evaluation team.
• Maintains data including but not limited to the number of students assessed, placed into special education, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Master's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college and university required.

Experience

• Two (2) years successful teaching/therapy experience required.
• Two (2) years successful experience administering and interpreting informal and formal assessments required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Excellent written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities as a member of a multi-disciplinary assessment team.
• Ability to use technology (laptops, desktops specialized assessment and data analysis software).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Speech and Language Pathologist License issued by Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers and Speech Language Pathologists required.
• Hold or be eligible for Speech and Language Pathology Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) Certification issued by American Speech-Hearing-Language Association (ASHA) required.
• Within 10 days, obtain National Provider Identifier (NPI) issued by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) required.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

Professional Organization Affiliations or Memberships
Employee must retain active enrollment, affiliations, and memberships as a condition of employment.

• Actively enrolled in Maryland Medicaid required;
• Upon receipt of NPI, immediate enrollment in Maryland Medicaid required.

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Driving:
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 1/1/2024 Established Date: 7/1/2005 Title Code: D31659 Title: PATHOLOGIST: SPEECH LANGUAGE EVALUATOR Alternate Title: Speech Language Pathologist: Evaluator Reports to Generic: Coordinator Reports to Specific: COORDINATOR: BIRTH TO FIVE

ORGANIZATION

Division: Deputy Superintendent Office Business Unit: Academics Department: Curriculum & Instruction Negotiated Agreement: Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: I Days Worked: 191; 260 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Grade: TG12

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Essential Job: Months Worked: 10;12 Hours Worked: 7.5 Job Family: Healthcare and Licensed Clinicians Sub-Function: SLP ServicesVR#

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