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Speech-Language Pathologist
Location: US-PA-Lititz
Jobcode: 6953eb17340e67678dad07e697bf5e56-122020
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Job Summary:
The role of speech therapists in schools is to assess the individual needs of students and design programs to best aid students with language and speech problems. Treatment plans often involve working with students and their families and teachers. Speech therapists will work with students who have difficulty swallowing, refining students' enunciation skills, providing vocal instruction, and helping students who have suffered the loss of their voices. In addition to devising treatment programs and assisting students in school, speech therapists will additionally work with parents and teachers, instructing them on how to implement treatment elements for patients.
Speech therapists must keep accurate records and reports, and they're responsible for writing evaluations and education plans. Similar to the teachers with whom they work, speech therapists must attend all required meetings such as parent conferences. Therapists are expected to keep up-to-date in the field by attending conferences and reading literature related to the field. Additional job duties may include:
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in the early recognition and prevention of educational problems.
- Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.
- Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings and diagnostic evaluations to determine the need for clinical services.
- Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and reevaluation process.
- Participate in the development of student IEPs.
- Adhere to required program guidelines as defined by the school district.
- Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and others concerning the needs of students and special services that are available.
- Assist teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum modifications and appropriate classroom strategies.
- Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies and services.
- Cooperate with agencies serving students and their families.
- Provide therapy, follow up, and/or consultation based on student IEPs.
- Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
- Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for individual differences.
- Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.
- Establish and maintain a positive climate for learning through appropriate classroom management.
- Plan and implement transitional programs for students.
- Assist students in developing feelings of self worth and in making social adjustments which permit them to cope with disabilities.
- Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports.
- Order and maintain an adequate inventory of materials and supplies.
- Supervise and train staff members as assigned.
- Assist with public awareness activities which lead to a better understanding of the needs of exceptional children.
- Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.
- See that school district and cooperative policies are observed during all activities.
- Obtain advance approval for all special activities and expenditures.
- Adhere to all district and cooperative health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
Job Skills & Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school of speech- language pathology.
- Have an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
- Have related experience, preferably with preschool/elementary school aged children.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current best practices in the area of speech-language pathology.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
- Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.
- Be committed to their own learning.
- Have excellent time management skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and problem solve.
- Have a passion for public schools.
- Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
Preferred:
- Experience with pediatric, autistic and developmentally disabled clients
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