Speech Language Pathologist

Title Speech Language Pathologist Pay Grade Certified Salary Schedule FLSA Status Exempt Supervisor Building Principal and Director of Special Programs Terms of Employment Days as designated per Negotiated Contract; works on‐site according to principal's designated schedule. Summary Works with both general education and special education populations, evaluating and treating students with language disabilities, articulation deficits, fluency disorders, voice disorders, social language deficits, and augmentative and alternative communication needs. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution. Valid Idaho Standard Pupil Personnel Certificate endorsed for Speech Language Pathologist K/12. Valid driver's license. CFY Supervision available. Spanish language skills or bilingual/biliterate preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Participate in building‐level support teams using an RTI model and evidence‐based prevention approaches. Assess students' communication skills (articulation, fluency, voice/resonance, expressive and receptive language) to identify disorders, determine special education eligibility, and develop intervention programs. Ensure educational relevance when working with students with disabilities so the disorder impacts learning (e.g., listening, speaking, reading, writing). Address personal, social/emotional, academic, and vocational needs that affect attainment of educational goals. Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, special education staff, physicians, administration, and other professionals for communication information, problem solving, and services in compliance with established guidelines. Coordinate meetings and processes for eligible students (testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre‐referral staffing) to present evaluation results, develop education plans, and provide training. Provide culturally competent services distinguishing language disorders from cultural/linguistic differences, socioeconomic factors, prior instruction gaps, and dialect acquisition. Address impact of language differences and second‐language acquisition on student learning and assist teachers in promoting educational growth. Complete special‐education documents (IEPs, eligibility reports, progress reports) in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Provide individualized therapy programs to meet students' needs and treat speech/language disabilities. Conduct pure‐tone hearing screening for special‐education evaluations as requested. Respond to inquiries from parents, teachers, staff, and students with information or referral as appropriate. Administer thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech and language impairments and assist with eligibility of other communication‐related disabilities. Participate in building and district special‐education meetings. Collaborate with physicians, private therapy practitioners, social service agencies, private schools, and vocational rehabilitation to support students. Create school‐wide programs employing a continuum of service delivery models in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities, providing services as appropriate to other students. Support students with hearing impairments, including monitoring hearing status. #J-18808-Ljbffr