Job Purpose:
The school-based speech language pathologist is responsible for providing evaluation, assessment, and treatment services for students with communication disorders, including language, articulation, fluency, and voice disorders. The speech language pathologist will work with students individually and in small groups, as well as collaborate with teachers and other school staff to support the students' communication skills and overall academic success.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct evaluations and assessments to determine the nature and extent of students' communication disorders
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for students with communication disorders
Provide direct therapy to students with communication disorders, including language, articulation, fluency, and voice disorders
Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to support the communication skills of students with communication disorders in the classroom and other academic settings
Communicate with parents and guardians to provide information about students' progress and to involve them in the treatment process
Participate in professional development activities to stay current in the field of speech language pathology
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of students' evaluations, assessments, treatment plans, and progress
Qualifications:
Master's degree in speech language pathology
State license in speech language pathology
Experience working with children and adolescents in a school setting preferred
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
