Speech and Language Pathologist -SPED Department

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Speech/Language Pathologist

Reports To:

Director of Special Education

Dept/School:

Assigned Campus

Employment:

200 Day Contract, Teacher Salary Schedule

Calendar:

12 Months / 240 Days

Salary Grade :

Degree / Years (Certified Scale)

Date Revised:

01/15/2025

Qualifications:

TN Teaching License, with appropriate endorsement

Master's Degree and Certificate of Clinical Competence (current) State of TN Health Board License (current)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Knowledge of effective speech/language therapeutic practices.

Adaptability in dealing with students with IEPs.

Possess strong writing, speaking, and human relations skills.

Function and maintain a positive rapport with all stakeholder groups.

Complies with Job Description for Classroom Teachers

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

1. Provide speech screening tests for all referred students.
2. Provide diagnostic/evaluation testing for students failing speech screening.
3. Create a treatment plan for students needing speech/language services.
4. Participate in and/or create a student's IEP.
5. Collect, maintain, record, and report student performance data in accordance to IEP.
6. Provide therapy, follow-up, and/or consultation based on student IEPs.
7. Make informed, timely educational recommendations/decisions.
8. Participate in ongoing staff development to increase personal knowledge and skills.
9. Comply with all federal, state, and local policies and procedures.
10. Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Schools/Director of Special Education, or Administration.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment, including a computer

Posture:

Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting:

Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students

Environment:

Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure

Notes:

The duties outlined are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment for this classification.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.