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Euclid City Schools lists this Speech-Language Pathologist - Districtwide opportunity in euclid, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Speech and Language Pathologist
The Euclid City School District has one opening for a Speech and Language Pathologist for the school year. The Speech and Language Pathologist identifies those students who have a speech and/or language disability; develop and implement a program for improvement and/or correction of speech and/or language disorders of articulation, language, fluency and voice. This position reports to the Director of Student Services.
Essential Functions:
Ensures safety of students
Teach and evaluate the students using sound speech/hearing instructional practices
Prepare clear and timely lesson plans for speech/hearing disabled students
Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
Provide guidance and counsel to speech/hearing students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
Participate in parent/teacher conferences as appropriate
Counsel with colleagues, students and parents relative to speech/hearing students
Maintain and improve professional competence in the specified area
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences
Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
Monitor accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct
Coordinate notification of parents if student is not meeting goals/objectives
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment, materials and facilities
Provide a therapeutic program for speech, language and hearing handicapped children
Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, identifying and referring students with suspected speech and language handicaps
Assess student speech and hearing skills for multifactor evaluations and individual education plans
Screen students to identify speech and language problems
Provide in-service education to staff and parents on speech and hearing topics
Serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech improvement
Maintain ongoing records for student receiving speech therapy for progress monitoring of IEP goals and Medicaid reimbursement
Responsible for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies
Make referrals for medical or other professional attention necessary for habilitation of speech or language handicaps
Following IDEA procedures for identifying students in need of speech/language service
Conduct and participate in annual reviews for all students continuing in speech therapy
Conduct re-evaluations for student continuing in speech therapy as required
Assist in the development of district policies and procedures as related to speech and language services
Maintain accurate records for individual students receiving speech and language services
Provide periodic written reports consistent with the reporting schedule of the district to the parent of the handicapped child regarding the child's progress
Comply with all policies/procedures (local, state and federal) relative to identification and service of students identified with a speech language disability
Maintain respect for confidential information, e.g. student educational/medical records and assessments including psychological evaluations
Attend meetings and in-services as required by the Building Principal or Director of Pupil Services
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance and positive work ethic
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services or designee
Qualifications:
Criteria as set by State Certification Authorities
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of speech area and teaching methodology for the same
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and efficiently, both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Organizational and problem solving skills
Diagnostic interpretation in the areas of voice analysis, fluency rates, articulation/phonological assessment, language assessments, audio logical testing, psychological assessments and educational testing
Excellent public relations skills
Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
Knowledge of state and local rules governing special education
Equipment Operated:
Computer/printer/scanner Augmentative devise
Copy machine/fax machine Cassette recorders
Telephone Tympanometer
Audiometer Motor vehicle
FM System
Additional Working Conditions:
Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
Interaction among children
Operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e. being prepared to come to work on school days except calamity days
Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing
Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop
Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors and/or telephone
Occasional requirement to travel, both daily and overnight
Occasional need to work overtime, evenings and/or weekends
Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pulling various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum 50 pounds
Required Testing Certificates None ODE Speech/Language Pathology License
Continuing Educ./Training Clearances Public School Works annually as directed by BOE Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions in the Board of Education policy regarding evaluation of support staff personnel.
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Signature Date
Adoption date: March 2013
Worksite address
euclid, OH, 44117, US
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