Temporary Speech Pathologist

Oklahoma City Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Speech Pathologist provides speech and language services tailored to students with oral communication and speech/language impairments. The role includes screening and assessment, developing goals, and planning and implementing appropriate treatment services to maximize student learning. The position works with students, families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to assess needs, develop and carry out individualized education plans, monitor progress, and support the use of speech and language strategies in the classroom and at home. It maintains student records and reports, consults with other professionals, and follows applicable legal and ethical standards. The position is temporary and may require work at an alternative work site during a health crisis or other disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings, subject to district determination and guidance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education or a related field.
Oklahoma teaching certification in Speech-Language Pathologist or Speech Pathologist, or an alternative teaching certification approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
Knowledge of speech and language needs of individuals ages 3–21.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state and district guidelines.
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
Manual dexterity to enter data into a computer.
Ability to see and read computer screens and printed material, with or without vision aids.
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone.
Ability to speak audibly and clearly in classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone.
Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess students’ functional status to identify speech and language therapy needs.
Select, administer, and interpret specialized hearing and speech tests.
Gather relevant educational, medical, social, and psychological background information to help determine possible causes of speech disorders.
Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team and attend child study, IEP, staffing, and eligibility meetings as required.
Develop individualized education plans for students receiving speech and language therapy and implement sessions targeting IEP goals.
Select activities to develop students’ speech, voice, fluency, and language skills.
Teach students to monitor their speech and provide ways to practice their skills.
Recommend adaptations to students’ learning environments as necessary.
Consult with teachers and staff to integrate speech and language development techniques into classroom routines.
Monitor student progress, reevaluate IEP objectives, and adjust service delivery as appropriate.
Confer with parents and guardians and provide information and support regarding their child.
Teach parents and guardians exercises to use at home and explain care and use of specialized equipment.
Serve as a resource to school staff regarding speech and language services and procedures for identifying and referring students.
Consult with physicians and other agencies as necessary and assist in referring students to appropriate specialists.
Follow legal and ethical standards and guidelines for providing speech and language services.
Maintain thorough records for each student receiving services at assigned schools and provide related reports.
Request needed supplies and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work at an alternative site if necessary to maintain service continuity during a health crisis or disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings, subject to the superintendent’s determination and supervisor guidance.