Speech Pathologist Clinical Fellows
Speech Pathologist Clinical Fellows
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) works with children in the public school setting who have communication disorders (articulation voice language fluency) that affect educational performance. The primary responsibilities include screening evaluating and providing appropriate services in accordance with a students Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Speech Language Pathologists collaborate with teachers and families consult with school personnel in order to support student communication skills in the classroom participate in IEP meetings and do other related functions as required. This is a 1year grant funded position designed to accommodate the clinical fellowship or internship.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess a minimum of a Masters degree in Speech Pathology and/or meet the requirements for Full License in SpeechLanguage Pathology or Limited License in SpeechLanguage Pathology indicated under the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for SpeechLanguage Pathologists Qualifications for Licensure (Click on link for information .
In accordance with COMAR 13A.12.03.10 speechlanguage pathologist holding a current and valid license issued the State Board of Audiologists Hearing Aid Dispensers and SpeechLanguage Pathologists in accordance with the relevant provisions of Health Occupations Article Annotated Code of Maryland shall be considered professionally certificated. of:
- Principles and techniques of speechlanguage therapy training and supervising staff.
- Methods and procedures for assessment and treatment of communication disorders (speech sound production and use receptive and expressive language fluency voice oral motor etc).
- High quality assistive technology and augmentative communication systems and tools.
- Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies techniques and methods;
- Socioeconomic cultural and language differences of the general school population.
- State and federal laws and regulations regarding special education records due process service provision and speech language pathology.
- State laws and regulations governing the practice of speechlanguage pathology and local school district policies and procedures.
Ability to:
- Provide speechlanguage therapy to eligible students in accordance with IEPs/IFSPs
- Develop student rapport and establish a positive atmosphere.
- Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with families administrators and other professionals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide appropriate speechlanguage services in Infants & Toddlers PreK elementary middle and/or high schools as designated.
- Evaluate the speechlanguage skills of students with suspected communication disorders utilizing a variety of measures both formal and informal that are appropriate for evaluating the various communication disorders.
- Analyze test findings in the interpretation of diagnostic data correctly implementing eligibility criteria and writing assessment reports which are clear and objective.
- Work with students exhibiting the full range of communication disorders including those involving language articulation (speech sound disorders) fluency voice/resonance.
- Address personal social/emotional academic and vocational needs that have an impact on attainment of educational goals.
- Develop IEPs/IFSPs that contain measurable goals and objectives based on the assessment information.
- Utilize a variety of service delivery models depending on the unique needs of the student (i.e. outside of the classroom/pullout inside of the classroom/pushin or both).
- Consult with teachers parents and other team members regarding management of each students communication disorder.
- Collaborate with teachers to integrate speech and language goals and academic goals for each students program.
- Collaborate with school and district administrators in designing and implementing speech service programs to employ a continuum of service delivery models that provide services to students as appropriate.
- Provide leadership in the development and implementation of a coordinated system of high quality assistive technology and augmentative communication services as indicated in students IEPs.
- Participate in team meetings.
- Complete required paperwork in a timely manner such as Draft IEP/IFSP/Service Plan Quarterly progress reports service logs.
- Maintain accurate current longitudinal files and/or records (e.g. progress reports activity logs billing information treatment plans required documentation quarterly reports screening results etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
- Communicates effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills
- Maintains confidentiality maintenance of professional ethics and best practice standards maintenance of school policies and procedures.
- Engages in professional development to stay current on researchedbased instructional strategies and services and seeks additional resources and assistance as needed to meet the individualized needs of students.
- Other duties as assigned such as: Provide support and consultation to schools providing targeted professional development.
Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs and in employment on the basis ofactual or perceived racecolorreligionnational originsexagemarital statussexual orientationgenetic informationgender identity ordisability. This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings participation in schoolsponsored activities hiring promotion compensation job classification assignment and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees.
PAY & HOURS:This position is a 10month position with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Caroline County Board of Education Teacher Salary Scale. Placement on the appropriate salary lane/step will be based on knowledge experience skills and abilities related to this position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
