Responsible for providing direct or indirect services to effect positive changes in student communication behavior with regards to voice, language, articulation or fluency disorders. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a lead, professional level classification responsible for screening and assessing children and identifying those in need of specialized speech therapy services and maintaining records and forms. ESSENTIAL DUTIES The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the District's needs. In-person attendance is an essential function of this classification. Diagnoses and identifies students with articulation, voice, fluency (stuttering) and/or language delays and disorders using standardized, norm referenced test instruments including determining type and severity of disorder; Develops speech and language treatment plans including determining goals, objectives, methods, materials, frequency, duration, and modifications to regular classroom activities Provides direct therapy to and instruction to students including analyzing, reviewing, and revising student progress; communicating with teachers and parents; and preparing classroom for instruction; Designs, implements, and develops activities and original instructional aides which are relevant, enhance the effectiveness of teaching, and address treatment plans including determining appropriate number of activities, and making group and individual behavior plans. Consults and provides ideas to teachers and parents regarding speech and language development and disorders including determining the needs of the child; Assigns and monitors the work of the Speech Therapy Assistant and other assigned staff; Prepares paperwork and reports including completing documents within state and federal guidelines and including relevant information; Develops a variety of teaching and instructional strategies including maintaining current knowledge of standards and practice in the field by consulting with books, colleagues, and conferences; Submits Medicaid billings; and, Performs related work as assigned.