Reports to: Director of Special Services
Qualifications: Valid License issued by the Missouri Board of Healing Arts for Speech-Language Pathologist
- Plan and provide appropriate individual and group speech and language therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals under the direction of a state-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
- Assist with screenings and evaluations as directed by supervising SLP.
- Administer routine speech and language tests as directed by supervisor when the licensed supervisor has assured proper training and administration of such tests.
- Implement behavior management techniques as instructed by the speech and/or behavior therapist.
- Implement documented treatment plans or protocols developed by a supervising SLP.
- Document student progress toward meeting established objectives and report information back to SLP.
- Assist the SLP during assessment including and not limited to assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials and performing clerical duties.
- Schedules activities, prepares charts, records graphs, and data, assists in maintaining a neat and orderly environment.
- Performs checks and maintenance of equipment.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and training provided to increase professional knowledge, as applicable.
- Make decisions for the best interest of the District and within Board policies and CSIP objects.
- Work cooperatively with other staff.
- Communicate with parents.
- Other duties as assigned.
Terms of Employment: Contract to be established by the Board – Generally 182 days.
Evaluation: Annually by the Director of Special Services in accordance with policy.
A criminal fingerprint/background clearance is required.