Job Description

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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