2025-2026 Speech Language Pathologist

LICKING HEIGHTS LOCAL SCHOOLS

FOR THESCHOOL YEAR FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Speech Pathologist

Must possess or be eligible for an appropriate Ohio Department of Education
Teaching License

How To Apply:
You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Providing a resume and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name address phone and email address.

Licking Heights does place an emphasis on accepting a diverse pool of candidates reflecting the school districts student population.

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity: The Licking Heights Local School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex disability Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) military status ancestry or age in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

RESPONSIBLE TO: SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR

INTRODUCTION:

At Licking Heights Local Schools our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies ensures that every student thrives academically socially and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities fostering wellrounded and socially responsible citizens.

To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools staff members must embody a range of skills including:

Passion for education and student wellbeing

Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion

Effective mentoring and guidance for students

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Continuous learning and professional development

Forwardthinking planning and strategic decisionmaking

Openness to twoway communication and community engagement

We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction providing ongoing professional development aligned with our districts vision and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school career and life.

JOB GOAL: Provides speech services aligned with students individual goals on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Response to Intervention Goals or Section 504 plan to help them make progress in their educational program and acts as a consultant to parents staff and administrators regarding receptive and expressive language.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Ohio teaching certificate or license issued by the Ohio Department of Education

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred

Masters Degree required

Acts according to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.

Embraces highperformance standards (e.g. engagement proficiency resilience etc.

Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Effectively manages the speechlanguage caseload (i.e. therapy schedules parent/team meetings progress reports etc.

2. Prepares and transmits legally compliant special education documents by required deadlines.

3. Provides individual and group language and communication therapy.

4. Documents therapy progress. Monitors intervention efficacy. Implements modifications as needed.

5. Helps students acquire appropriate functional skills (e.g. communication selfregulation socialization etc.

6. Interprets data observations and norm/criterionreferenced test results to qualify students for speechlanguage services relevant to their needs.

7. Maintains effective document and records management systems. Prepares timely files. Monitors reporting deadlines.

8. Complies with district records retention and disposal policies.

9. Makes teachers aware of the unique speechlanguage needs of students.

10. Helps staff incorporate therapy goals into classroom activities.

11. Provides information as a team member during Evaluation Team Report Meetings Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meetings and other related team discussions.

12. Performs screening activities (e.g. designated grades Child Find new students etc.

13. Performs followup activities with students who have not passed screening procedures.

14. Prepares and transmits legally compliant special education documents by required deadlines.

15. Processes paperwork for services covered under the Medicaid School Program (MSP) including the documentation of all services provided to students.

16. Serves as a case manager for identified speechprimary students. Prepares reports and related documents (e.g. prior written notice district forms EMIS coding sheet etc. Synthesizes input from all sources. Communicates evaluation results clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

17. Uses a variety of evidencebased treatment techniques to address speechlanguage disorders (e.g. expressive/receptive language voice articulation fluency interactive communication auditory and/or visual processing pragmatics etc.

18. Uses comprehensive assessments to obtain objective student data. Plans services relevant to needs. Supports student access to inclusive educational opportunities.

19. Uses plain language to explain to families and staff the objectives of Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI).

20. Uses positive behavioral interventions and supports to maintain discipline.

21. Develops mutually respectful relationships with coworkers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.

22. Helps ensure the accuracy and privacy of confidential information.

23. Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.

24. Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work schedules.

25. Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district. 26. Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate administrator.

27. Supports equality diversity and inclusion. Uses tact and diplomacy to resolve differences fairly.

28. Keeps current with standards and practices associated with work duties.

29. Updates skills as needed to use taskappropriate technology effectively.

30. Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.

31. Protects district property. Take precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies. 32. Take action to address harassment or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination inappropriate behavior or suspected child abuse/neglect.

33. Helps implement district strategies to advance organizational goals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are not listed in order of importance and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A. and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday

Work is in tandem with the Directors to support programming for students with disabilities.

Occasional exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue

Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions

Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults

Many situations that require hand motion e.g. computer keyboard typing and writing

Consistent requirements to sit stand walk hear see read and speak reach stretch with hands and arms crouch kneel and climb and stoop

EVALUATION: The performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated annually by the Director of Special Education.

CREATED: October 15 2024