School Speech Pathologist
Identifies and provides services to students who meet eligibility requirements for the speech-language program; communicates with professionals and parents regarding integration of speech and language goals into the classroom and home environments.
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ? Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance. ? Evaluates communication skills of students referred and diagnoses speech and/or language disorders. ? Conducts and/or participates in IEP meetings. ? Schedules students appropriately. ? Provides consultative services to teachers, parents, administrators, and allied agencies in order to integrate speech-language goals into the classroom, other educational programs, and the home environment. ? Reports and maintains student data to assess progress and continuation or termination of services. ? Complies with State and System regulations regarding due process paperwork and Medicaid documentation. ? Refers to other agencies and/or personnel when appropriate. ? Investigates and uses new strategies for delivering student services. ? Participates in professional learning opportunities provided. ? Participates with school administrators/coordinators for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of speech-language program into the total educational system. ? Participates in the RTI process at local school level as needed. ? Reports information required for local, state, and federal programs. ? Maintains special education records for SI students at local school. ? Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents. ? Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator NWGA Charter Academy Job Description
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Certain professional and personal characteristics are essential for success. The Occupational Therapist must: ? Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior consistent with the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators ? Exhibit a passion for teaching and a belief in the potential of every child ? Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families ? Maintain flexibility, adaptability, and composure in a dynamic learning environment ? Collaborate productively with peers and contribute positively to the school community ? Display a growth mindset, embracing feedback and pursuing continuous professional growth ? Model empathy, patience, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
QUALIFICATIONS Required Credentials ? Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate for SLP ? Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports ? Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively ? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public ? Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program ? Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis Preferred Credentials ? Prior experience as a school speech pathologist in a public/charter school
OTHER REQUIREMENTS ? Written and oral communication ? Understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support ? Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, students, families, and other agencies ? Participation in required trainings to include the EL model of the school NWGA Charter Academy Job Description
WORKING CONDITIONS & DEMANDS OF THE JOB Mental and Physical Ongoing Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Mental and Physical Occasional Demands: Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally Environmental Ongoing Factors: Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Environmental Occasional Factors: Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.)
WORK SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION ? Part-time per week as contracted to fulfill student needs ? Non-Exempt, part-time as contracted ? Calendar as per contracted ? Salary commensurate with experience
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