Duties
Essential Functions:
Acts as a case manager for “speech-only” case study evaluations
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Screens and evaluates children to identify those with speech/language disorders
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Develops appropriate therapy materials for school and/or home
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Determines appropriate evaluation methods to address referral concerns
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Completes and submits all required paperwork and reports in a timely manner
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Serves on assigned schools’ RTI problem solving team
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Participates in staffing, parent-teacher conferences, teacher’s meetings, school open houses and/or other district meetings
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Conducts and/or participates in Eligibility/IEP conferences
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Schedules times and notifies all participants of Eligibility/IEP conferences
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Determines caseload and schedules children in individual or group therapy sessions as appropriate to the children’s need and IEP
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Maintains ethical communication and standards
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Maintains ethical and professional assessment standards
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Keep appraised of current rules and regulations in the areas of special education and speech language pathology. Understands public laws which affect education process
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Provides services that are reflective of the multicultural sensitivities of students and their families
Additional Functions:
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Provides assistance/training in behavior management techniques
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Assists with methods of curriculum instruction, adaptions/modifications
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Provides in-service as needs arise in assigned area
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Attends or participates in professional growth opportunities
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Participates in district committees as necessary and appropriate
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Other duties as assigned