<p>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES</p> <p>Position is responsible for providing speech/language services to meet the individual needs of students with oral communication and speech/language impairments. Position is responsible for screening and assessment; goal development; and planning/implementing appropriate speech and language treatment services to maximize student learning.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</p> <ul> <li>Evaluates and assesses the student's functional status to identify and determine needs for speech/language therapy </li><li>Selects, administers, and interprets specialized speech and language test </li><li>Evaluates, designs, and troubleshoots student needs for augmentative and alternative communication systems. </li><li>Gathers background information as necessary on the student's educational, medical, social, and psychological history to assist with determining possible causes of speech disorders. </li><li>Serves a member of an interdisciplinary team and participates in IEP, staffing, and eligibility meetings as required. Develops individualized education plans for students receiving speech/language therapy services and implements therapy sessions that target IEP goals. </li><li>Chooses appropriate activities for developing the student's speech, voice, fluency, and language skills. </li><li>Instructs students on how to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice skills. </li><li>Recommends the adaptation of the student's learning environment as necessary. </li><li>Provides consultation to teachers and staff members to ensure the integration of speech/language development techniques into the student's classroom routine. </li><li>Monitors student progress, reevaluates IEP objectives, and adjusts delivery of speech/language services as appropriate </li><li>Conferences with parents/guardians and provides them with support and information regarding their child. </li><li>Instructs parents/guardians in exercises to implement at home and in the care and use of specialized equipment </li><li>Serves as a resource to staff members and conducts workshops at the assigned school(s) regarding speech/language services and proper procedures for the identification and referral of students. </li><li>Consults with physicians and other agencies as necessary and assists with referring students to appropriate specialists. </li><li>Adheres to legal and ethical standards and guidelines regarding the provision of speech/language services. </li><li>Maintains thorough records for each student receiving speech/language services at the assigned school(s) and provides related reports. </li><li>Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Must possess a Master's degree in speech language pathology and must possess a Speech Language Pathology license issued by the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP). Two years' experience providing speech language therapy in a school-based setting preferred. Experience with special needs children is desired.</p> <p>Must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of speech language therapy. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the normal development and use of speech, voice, fluency, and language; and the types, causes, and the treatments of speech disorders. Must possess the ability to evaluate the functional status of students; design treatment plans; and provide safe and effective therapy to students with speech/language impairments. Must possess knowledge and skills in the augmentative communication devices and specialized equipment. Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and recordkeeping skills.</p> <p>LICENSE/CERTIFICATION</p> <p>Speech Language Pathology license issued by the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP).</p> <p>Certificate of Clinical Competency issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association</p>