JOB CHARACTERISTICS:It is the responsibility of the Speech Language Pathologist to provide complete identification and remediation of students with speech and/or language disorders between the ages of Birth FUNCTIONS:Assess and describe the communicative behavior of the child/student relating that behavior to what is known as normal and integrate test results with parents school staff and/or other and conduct eligibility and IFSP/IEP (Individual Family Service Plan/Individual Education Plan) meetings with parents and and implement effective intervention programs for all identified students basing IFSP/IEP goals and objectives upon accurate interpretation of diagnostic data current performance and needs to progress to and conference with parents teachers and other concerned individuals in accordance with IFSP/IEP inservice presentations upon request by the program administrator and/or equipment materials resource texts etc. necessary to conduct an adequate speech therapy as case manager for all students whose primary disability is Communication ESD procedures for assessment placement instruction record keeping and dismissal of paperwork requirements of the job using approved forms (including Medicaid billing) in an accurate and timely harmoniously with other employees and deal tactfully with the confidentiality of student records and of ESD staff and comply with state and federal regulations regarding regular attendance in order to preserve the continuity of service delivery for the standards for competent and ethical performance as outlined in OAR duties in a manner reasonably expected and generally recognized by the other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Administrator(s) and/or :Hold required certification/licensure to function as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of an Oregon Drivers license appropriate automobile insurance and provide own a current first aid card and CPR degree or equivalent in Speech Basic Certificate with Speech Pathology Norm OROregon State Health License in Speech CONDITIONS:The employee may work in regular or special education settings and/or in community settings with students in small or large groups or onetoone and may be required to travel on the employee may work beyond an eighthour day or a fiveday work week attending meetings conferences and school activities. The employee needs to be competent in conflict resolution. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in confrontational and emotional situations involving staff students parents and patrons. Confidentiality is a top priority for the persons in this employee at times works under varied workloads and inflexible deadlines. Problems may arise which require immediate attention setting up conflicting priorities. Sound judgment is required to effectively prioritize these and instructional responsibilities require the employee to be able to stand up to 30 consecutive minutes and to move rapidly to intervene in situations where a students safety is being jeopardized. Outdoor supervision may be required during inclement employee must be able to lift materials boxes or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. The employee may need to participate with others in lifting /moving equipment weighing up to 40 employee may come into contact with biohazards such as human waste saliva and blood and should take appropriate protective precautions.