Speech Language Pathologist-SYSTEMWIDE

Madison City Schools•Madison, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist's primary goal is to enable students to develop communication skills needed to achieve their maximum academic and social potential. This role involves conducting screenings, evaluations, and developing individualized education plans for students with speech and language disorders. The position requires collaboration with teachers, parents, and other professionals, as well as maintaining accurate records and engaging in professional growth.

Requirements

Qualifications as set by the state certification authorities and the American Speech and Hearing Association.
Demonstrated knowledge of student behavior in his/her area of exceptionality as well as policies and procedures relevant to program implementation and participation.
Knowledge to interpret assessment data, group students and develop methodologies and strategies conducive to individualized instructional needs.
Effective skills in oral and written communication to fulfill IEP requirements and communicate to students, parents, support agencies and other faculty and staff.
Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.
Background check required (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5). Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old.

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Conducts screening to identify students with communicative disorders.
Evaluates and diagnoses speech and language disorders.
Develops and implements individualized education plans to meet the unique needs of each student receiving therapy service.
Develops appropriate service delivery models to meet the needs of students.
Refers students to other professional and community agencies.
Consults with classroom teachers and other school personnel to facilitate carry-over of therapy gains into classroom activities.
Provides information, support, and guidance to parents/guardians and families.
Assists teachers in the identification of children with communicative disorders.
Maintains records for students evaluated and receiving services.
Informs administrators and other members of the educational team of program developments and student progress.
Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
Coordinates services with other school programs.
Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.