AREA(S): EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION
POSITION SUMMARY:
A person assigned to this position provides evaluations, therapy, and consultative services to students to encourage further development in his/her communication in the educational setting. This position is under the supervision of the assigned administrator.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education – Master’s level Speech-Language Pathologist with either a Florida Department of Education (FDOE) certification (Section 1012.56 (F.S.), Educator certification requirements State of Board of Education Rule 6A-4.0176, F.A.C.) or a Florida Department of Health (DOH) license (Chapter 468, Part I- Florida Statutes).
- Experience - Computer Skills – Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology, as required for the position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Indoors/Outdoors The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: NOTE:
- These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in a position allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. May provide services in the following areas:
- Attend problem-solving team meetings as needed.
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Diagnostic services as required at each school beyond the universal screening process or as a result of a referral.
Provide therapy or consultative services to the students eligible in the following areas:
- Speech sound disorder-phonological or articulation.
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Fluency disorder-characterized by deviations in continuity, smoothness, rhythm, or effort in spoken communication.
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Voice disorder- atypical production or absence of vocal quality, pitch, loudness, resonance, or duration of phonation.
Language impairment- difficulties in one or more of the following areas:
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Listening comprehension.
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Oral expression.
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Social interaction.
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Emergent literacy skills (PK age).
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Written expression (KG and older).
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Phonological processing (KG and older).
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Reading comprehension (KG and older).
Complete paperwork in the following areas:
- Medicaid for eligible students.
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Therapy documentation.
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Consultation/learning management paperwork.
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Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or private school service plan (SP) paperwork.
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Evaluation reports.
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Therapy progress reports.
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Attend IEP or Service Plan meetings as needed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Some positions typically require certain knowledge, skills, aptitude, training, and previous experience.
Example:
- Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing. Exhibit good listening and comprehension skills. Keep others adequately informed. Select and use appropriate communication methods. Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
- Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
- Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
L-Light Work – Required to push, pull or lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
