ZACHARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Speech Therapist
REPORTS TO: Designated Administrator/Supervisor
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides assessment and remediation services to students with speech impairments.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PLANNING
- Plans effectively for therapeutic intervention
- Identifies and plans for individual difference in the therapy setting
- Consults with teacher(s) to develop appropriate goals and objectives for identified students
MANAGEMENT
- Maintains an environment conductive to therapeutic intervention
- Takes appropriate precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Maximizes the amount of time available for each therapy session
- Maintains records as mandated by state, federal, and school board guidelines and policies
- Manages learner behavior to provide productive therapeutic intervention
- Administers appropriate tests based on student need
- Serves as a member of the Pupil Appraisal Team for students requiring speech therapy
- Conducts or attends IEP Conferences for identified students as needed
INSTRUCTION
- Delivers instruction effectively and implements a therapy program for Special Education students identified as requiring sppech therapy
- Presents appropriate content through therapeutic intervention
- Utilizes knowledge of clinical methodology and child growth and development
- Provides opportunities for student involvement in the therapeutic process
- Re-teaches when necessary
- Gives positive feedback throughout the session
- Assesses student progress and measures student growth using established goals and objectives
- Informs the parent/guardians, teachers, and other professionals of the student’s progress
- Integrates technology into instruction
- Produces evidence of student academic growth under his/her instruction
- Performs other duties as assigned
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
- Takes an active role in building-level decision making
- Participates in grade-level/subject area curriculum planning and evaluation
- Serves on task forces and decision making committees, when appropriate
- Implements school improvement plan
- Creates partnerships with parents, caregivers, and colleagues
- Provides clear and timely information to parents/caregivers and colleagues regarding classroom expectations, student progress, and ways they can assist learning
- Encourages parents/caregivers to become active partners in their children’s education and to become involved in school and classroom
- Seeks community involvement in the instructional program
WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED:
- Required to work in a school setting with a climate-controlled environment subject to School Board energy policy guidelines and in outside areas subject to climate extremes
- The length of the workday varies from the length of the school day to extend days as the result of evening activities or emergencies.
- Job responsibilities may require work on weekends or holidays and attendance at meetings other than the location of the school site
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
- Must be able to effectively communicate in Standard English both orally and in writing. Communication must be commensurate with age and skill of listener.
- He/she must be able to give and receive information accurately via a telecommunication system
- He/she must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and the public in both individual and group situations
- He/she must be able to access data, to summarize information accurately, and to provide written reports to his/her supervisor
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Must be able to use computer, keyboard, printer, facsimile machine, copy machine, public address system, audio visual equipment, security alarm system and other appropriate machines
PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:
- Able to perform these physical activities: standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting 10 pounds is sometimes required.
- Able to operate classroom equipment
MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:
- Able to plan and implement appropriate educational programs for all students and teachers
- Able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions
- Keep accurate, up-to-date written records
- Able to comply with state and parish regulations
- Able to utilize effective classroom management techniques
HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT:
- Must be able to work cooperatively with students, teachers, parents, school personnel, and the community
- Must be able to respond appropriately to supervision and accept commendations and recommendations
- Must demonstrate sensitivity/understanding in interpersonal relations with persons of diverse cultures/backgrounds
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a current valid license issued by the LA Bard of Examiners for speech pathology and audiologist
- Must possess a valid LA Teacher’s Certificate in the area of speech therapy
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
EVALUATION:
- Shall be evaluated in accordance with the Zachary Community School Board Personnel Accountability Plan.
NOTE:
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Zachary Community School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion. |