Position Title
Custom Job Purpose
Essential Functions of this Job
A. Prevention and Identification
Provides resources and training to educators and parents that will help eliminate or inhibit the onset and development of communication disorders. Provides leadership in the team process of identifying students who may need speech and language assessments and determine a continuum of intervention strategies and/or possible eligibility for special education or related services. Makes appropriate referrals to outside providers when necessary.
B. Assessment and Evaluation
Conducts thorough, appropriate, and balanced speech, language, and/or communication assessments using a comprehensive assessment plan. Evaluates and summarizes all relevant results. Is an active member of the school Problem Solving Team and contributes to the process of determining eligibility for ESE services. Makes appropriate recommendations to the school staff or IEP team.
C. Service Delivery
Uses service delivery options appropriately, efficiently and effectively. Follows evidence-based practices. Meets responsibilities and obligations to students who are at risk as well as students on the caseload. Keeps clear and comprehensive records. Informs parents and teachers of student progress. Utilizes time management skills to provide consistent services. File and retain all documantation related to all services provided to students including, but not limited to, any insurance or Medicaid claims.
D. Public Relations
Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations; and is supportive of them to the public. Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time. Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed. Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with other staff.
E. Professional Growth
Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced
coursework at institutions of higher learning. Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations, such as the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs on a building or district level. Attends staff, department, and committee meetings when appropriate.
F. Student Evaluation
Evaluates progress of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods. Makes appropriate adjustments in the student's IEP based on ongoing progress monitoring and the student's performance in the student's educational environment. Performs duties necessary to maintain the accountability required for the instructional program and as required by federal, state and district guidelines. Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
G. Clinical Supervision
Provides oversight to Speech-Language Pathology Assistants per Department of Health regulations for the purpose of ethics and licensure issues as outlined by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Supervision is non-evaluative.
Essential Functions of this Job (cont.)
Non-Essential Functions of this Job
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institute in Communication Science Disorders.
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A Bachelor's degree applicant must apply and be accepted in an accredited graduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders within 2 (two) years from hire date.
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Valid Florida certification in-field or hold appropriate state license for the position.
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Experience in public schools
Preferred Qualifications:
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Master's degree in Communication Science Disorders is desirable
