Job Description
Glendale Elementary School District
Speech and Language Pathologist
Purpose Statement
The job of Speech and Language Pathologist is done for the purpose/s of identifying students with
communication disabilities; planning and implementing appropriate treatment and communication skills to
assist students with accessing academic content; and provide direction to Speech Language Pathology
Assistant.
Other Functions
Assesses students' communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive, receptive, and
pragmatic language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program
eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment as well as assessing if augmentative
communication tools are needed.
Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians,
administration, team members, and other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating
information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent
conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing
treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of improving
communication skills to access academic content in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Evaluates and instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication techologies (e.g.
aumentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of improving communication skills to access
academic content in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
Instructs assigned support staff and parents for the purpose of providing information on communicative
disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment
plans.
Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist's experience and goals for
the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, therapy logs, billing information, treatment plans,
required documentation, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information
as required for reference and/or compliance.
Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the
purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit.
Performs site visits at multiple work sites including home visits for the purpose of providing therapy and
assistance as required.
Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. therapy logs, correspondence, memos, treatment
plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities,
providing written reference, and/or conveying information in accordance with federal and state
mandates, and local policies for compliance.
Speech and Language Pathologist
