Speech Language Pathologist

Lakeland School District North Tip / Coeur d' Alene Pupil Personnel Primary Full Time Apply no later than 10/20/2023Posted 5M ago

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TITLE: Speech Language PathologistQUALIFICATIONS1.A master’s degree or higher.2.A valid Idaho certificate with necessary endorsementfor a Speech Language Pathologist3.Experienced in a public school setting is highly recommended4.Such alternatives to the above qualifications as theBoard may find appropriate andacceptable5.Participates in meetings, special education meetings,Individual Education Program meetings,and educational team meetings that related to language,speech, or hearing concerns6.Administers appropriate tests according to acceptableprocedures in the area of language,speech, or hearing: formal and informal assessmentsand observations of students ineducational environments for use by the eligibilityteam 3. Analyzes and interpretsassessment information to make recommendations regardingthe need for speech and/orlanguage services according to state and federal guidelines7.Collaborates with special education staff to coordinatespecific objectives for individualizededucational program needs for speech and/or languageimpaired students8.Collaborates with regular education staff on needsand programs for language, speech, orhearing impaired students and students who are a focusof an educational team9.Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state and localrules, regulations and laws10.Schedules therapy using a variety of service deliverymodels, including classroom intervention,consultation/collaboration and pull-out as appropriateto meet student needs in the leastrestrictive environment11.Coordinates speech-language services with studentservices provided by other schoolpersonnel12.Maintains records of the speech-language program:keeps data for program planning anddecision making for students; maintains current filesfor use by authorized schoolpersonnel; and safeguards confidentiality of studentrecords13.Selects/implements evidence-based practices whichsupport the goals and objectives ofthe speech, language and hearing program14.Conducts hearing screenings15.Performs such other duties as may be assigned by theadministrative personnel16.Growth mindset17.Effective use of de-escalation skills when workingwith frustrated parents, students, or staff18.Adept at building capacity and empowering self-efficacyin others19.Model integrity, authenticity, transparency, responsibleleadership, ethical supervision and thehighest standard of professionalism.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TODirector of Special ServicesJOB SUMMARYTo provide prevention, assessment, and remediationservices for students who exhibit difficulties intheareas of language, speech, or hearing. These servicesare designed to help children meet theireducational goals.EVALUATIONPerformance of this position will be evaluated annuallyby the classroom teacher and/or specialeducation teacher and/or the director of special servicesin conformance with any applicable federal andstate law, administrative rules, and Board policy.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTThis position shall be considered in all respects“employment at will”. The “employment period” andother descriptions and terms set forth in this jobdescription shall not create a property right fortheemployee. These are set forth only to advise theemployee of when and what type of services will berequired by the district so long as the employmentcontinues.NOTEAll certificated and non-certificated employees andother individuals are required to undergo a criminalhistory check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicantconvicted of any of the felony crimesenumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may notbe hired, and any applicant convicted of any felonyoffense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shallnot be hired.Legal Reference:I.C. § 33-512Governance of SchoolsI.C. § 33-1210Information on Past Job Performance

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