SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Annapolis, MD

54d

About The Position

Provides comprehensive speech-language services including assessment, therapy, and instruction for students with speech-language disabilities services in their natural environments. Serves as a member of the school Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) team. Consults/collaborates with other school personnel in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of services provided. The position may be 10 or 12 months depending on assignment.

Requirements

Master's Degree
Clinical Fellowship

Responsibilities

Provides therapy instruction to students with speech/language disabilities as stated in the IEP and the IFSP.
Acts as a lead to teaching assistants who support the instruction of students with communication disabilities.
Develops lesson plans, instructional materials and provides individualized and group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
Consults and confers regularly with colleagues regarding the educational, social, physical, or emotional goals and objectives of students.
Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis utilizing tests, measurements and observation skills and/or modified-adapted assessment devices.
Conducts speech/language assessments as part of a comprehensive evaluation and provides progress reports as required.
Assists in the planning and development of student IFSPs/ IEPs.
Provides consultation and support to other service providers regarding implementation of IFSPs/IEPs, reasonable modification, etc.
Facilitates the implementation of special education and related services in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and assists in organizing and implementing a continuum of appropriate services in the LRE.
Completes all necessary paperwork for billable medical assistance services.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records, case files, etc., as required by program regulations, Board policies and Federal, state, and local laws.
Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings, parent conferences and IEP/IFSP meetings and professional development.
Provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives, methods of instruction and consults regarding materials of instruction (MOI), equipment, and instructional strategies appropriate for students with speech/language disabilities.
Travels throughout the county to provide services in home, community, and school-based settings during normal business hours.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.