Speech/Language Pathologist

Newton Municipal School District•Newton, MS

13h

About The Position

To provide appropriate speech-language services to students which address personal, social/emotional, academic and vocational needs that have an impact on attainment of education goals

Requirements

Mississippi Department of Education Certification in Speech Pathology (A and/or AA License)

Responsibilities

Implements building/therapy schedules
Establishes a referral/screening and evaluation system for speech/language services (i.e., articulation tracking for elementary, new referrals, three-year comprehensive reassessments)
Performs and interprets diagnostic evaluations to determine eligibility and appropriate recommendations
Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the referral/diagnostic process
Provides direct/indirect therapy for identified student.
Provides therapy through continuous evaluation and annual updating of individual educational plans
Be accountable for student status through the use of charts, records, progress reports, etc.
Supports hearing screening program and provides input assistance when needed
Provides consulting services to parents, teachers, administrators, and colleagues
Ensures professional growth and support through scheduled staff meetings and related professional readings, conferences, workshops, or in-services
Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
Submits reports and schedules eligibility meetings in order to meet timelines compliance requirements of federal and state regulations
Prepares a schedule of speech students for the principal as early as possible and continue to inform him/her of changes in schedule or students added or deleted