Job Description

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Speech / Language Pathologist (Job #001-034-I)

LOCATION: Central Office Itinerant

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 200 Days

SALARY: Based on degree and experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the State of West Virginia for Speech/Language Pathology

BENEFITS: Health, Life, Dental and Optical Insurance, WV Teachers Retirement and Sick Leave

FOR THE POSITION OF SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

The speech/language pathologist is responsible for the implementation and quality of instruction required by students with communication disorders as designated by federal, state, and county policies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Cooperate with other teachers, support personnel, administrators, and parents in planning and implementing the speech/language program for students assigned to him/her.
   
2. Work with building principals and county staff (supervisory) in identifying and solving problems related to assigned exceptional students.
3. Prepare and review IEP=s with parents and appropriate personnel reflecting specific objectives for each student
4. Provide clinical instructional services to students with speech/language disorders.
5. Assist in the identification and evaluation of students who are referred for communication disorders. (Includes sweep screening activities).
6. Design and/or utilize diagnostic and evaluative techniques in diagnosing and assessing the exceptional students needs with regard to the goals and objectives designated by the IEP. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
7. Refer students for medical or other professional attention necessary for the clinical management of speech or language disorders
8. Utilize materials, furniture, equipment and facilities in an effective manner.
9. Interact with students to promote a positive school image to enhance the teaching - learning process.
10. Perform assignments related to record keeping, progress reporting, child count, inventories, etc.
11. Maintain up-to-date files on each assigned student.
12. Assist in the selection of programs, equipment, and materials to meet the needs of exceptional students.
13. Submit requests and requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies to meet the needs of assigned students.
14. Prepare daily and long range lesson plans as may be required.
15. Communicate and comply with local, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, and laws in regard to education of exceptional students.
16. Promote positive parent relations through effective communication and involvement of parents.
17. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required by the principal or other appropriate supervisory personnel. (SBAT, PAC, departmental meetings, inservice training programs, etc.)
18. Maintain and improve professional competence.
19. Function as other school faculty members in such areas as related duties, homeroom, etc., as scheduling permits.
20. Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the building principal and county supervisory staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The speech/language pathologist shall hold a valid West Virginia teacher certification with endorsement in the area(s) of assigned exceptionality. Upon approval of the West Virginia Department of Education, a teacher may be employed on permit providing a teacher with the required endorsement is not available.