Reports to:  Director of Special Services

 

Qualifications: Valid License issued by the Missouri Board of Healing Arts for Speech-Language Pathologist

 

 Responsibilities:

    • 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.