Speech and Language Pathologist
Speech and Language Pathologist
Posted on :
26-05-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTIONSPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTReports to:Principal Director of Pupil ServicesResponsibilities: To assess diagnose and treat speech language social communication cognitive-communication disorders that interfere with the individual students ability to derive full benefit from the districts educational program. A Speech-Language Pathologist is a specialist in normal speech and language development as well as speech and language Functions:identifies students with speech and language impairmentsconducts evaluations of speech and/or language disorders including voice hearing fluency pragmatic and receptive and expressive language impairmentsprovides appropriate therapeutic programs to meet individual needs of speech language and hearing impaired studentsprovides guidance and consultation services to parents and pertinent staff members for extension of learned skills beyond therapy sessionsserves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral and/or assisted communication and speech improvementassists in the proper referrals of individuals with communicative impairments to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriateassists in the development of curriculum guides and local policies as related to speech and language impairmentsmaintains efficient records including the preparation of reports as required by local and district policycompiles case history data on those cases where additional family history health history early developmental history and environmental history are deemed appropriaterequests and maintains needed equipment and supplies performs other duties as assignedAbility to:communicate effectively with teachers students administration parents/guardians doctors and other professionals in the community who are involved with the students solve practical problems with students and staffunderstand and carry out oral and written directionsidentify analyze solve and organize work to meet deadlines provide information and assistance to parents the general public and other staff members in a helpful courteous and timely mannermaintain cooperative and productive working relationship when dealing with students and staff Knowledge of:all areas of speech language and aural rehabilitation augmentative and alternative communication assistive technologieseffective use of computer and relevant educational software applicationsinterpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesyQualifications:evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability :Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or universityMassachusetts license in Speech-Language PathologyCertificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)ASHA membership (must be renewed annually)
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
