The Preble ESC is searching for it's next professional to join our family as a Speech Language Pathologist. This professional will be placed at Eaton Community Schools serving a Middle School population of learners. A brief description of the role is as such:
Identifies those students who have a speech and/or language disability; develop and implement a program for improvement and/or correction of speech and/or language disorders of articulation, language, fluency and voice
Key details include:
Position: Speech and Language Pathologist @ Eaton Middle School
Reports to: Superintendent of Preble County ESC
Employment Status: Regular/Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Essential Functions:
* Ensure safety of students
* Teach and evaluate the students using sound speech/hearing instructional practices
* Prepare clear and timely lesson plans for speech/hearing disabled students
* Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required
* Provide guidance and counsel to the speech/hearing students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
* Participate in parent/teacher conferences as appropriate
* Counsel with colleagues, students and parents relative to speech/hearing students
* Maintain and improve professional competence in the specified area
* Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences
* Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
* Monitor accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
* Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct
* Coordinate notification of parents if student is not meeting goals/objectives
* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
* Provide a therapeutic program for speech, language and hearing handicapped children
* Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, identifying and referring students with suspected speech and language handicaps
* Assess student speech and hearing skills
* Screen students to identify speech and language problems
* Refer and consult with outside agencies, supervisors, and specialists in related areas
* Provide in-service education to staff and parents on speech and hearing topics
* Serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech improvement
* Maintain ongoing records for students receiving speech therapy
* Responsible for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies
* Make referrals for medical or other professional attention necessary for the habilitation of speech or language handicaps
* Follow due process procedures for enrolling students in therapy
* Conduct and participate in annual reviews for all students continuing in speech therapy
* Conduct re-evaluations for students continuing in speech therapy as required
* Assist in the development of district policies and procedures as related to speech and language services
* Maintain accurate records for individual students receiving speech and language services
* Provide periodic written reports consistent with the reporting schedule of the district to the parent of the handicapped child regarding the child's progress
* Utilize one-half to one full day per week for diagnostic testing and classroom observation; coordination of the program; conferences concerning individual children; staff development activities; scheduling of students for therapy
* Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
* Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student educational/medical records and assessments including psychological evaluations
* Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
* Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
* Attend meetings and in-services as required by the Building Principal/Assistant to the Superintendent
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
* Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside the instructional day
* Provide information, support and counseling to parents and families
* Review and revamp checklists, interview questions, observation forms, and progress reports as appropriate
* Serve as a role model for students
* Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant to the Superintendent
Qualifications:
* Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university
* One to two years previous experience (preferred)
* Appropriate State of Ohio certification and/or certification in speech
* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Knowledge of speech area and teaching methodology for the same
* Ability to work effectively with others
* Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
* Effective, active listening skills
* Organizational and problem solving skills
* Diagnostic interpretation in the areas of voice analysis, fluency rates, articulation/phonological assessment, language assessments, audio logical testing, psychological assessments and educational testing
* Excellent public relations skills
* Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
* Knowledge of state and local rules governing special education
This position is responsible for identifying those students who have a speech and/or language disability: develop and implement a program for improvement and/or correction of speech and/or language disorders of articulation, language, fluency and voice. Additional requirements include being a part of the ETR and IEP process with writing evaluations and developing appropriate IEP goals/objectives.
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