Department:

Student Support Services 

Job Title:

Speech-Language Pathologist

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Exempt, Unit A

Reports to:

School Principal or Student Support Services Administration

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

The Speech-Language Pathologist works to provide direct, one-on-one, small group and large group support to students who require intensive, ongoing speech-language therapy to communicate effectively, meet IEP goals, and successfully participate in activities throughout the school day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from a speech-language pathology training program that has been approved by the national certifying body for speech-language pathology (American Speech-Language Hearing Association - ASHA) 
• Attainment of ASHA’s  Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or eligible to work as a Clinical Fellow (CF) 
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathologists
• Initial or Professional Licensure from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years of experience working with individuals with communication disorders in an educational setting

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

The Speech-Language Pathologist is expected to:

• Actively participate in a variety of activities aimed at the prevention, identification, assessment, and evaluation of students with communication disorders.
• Effectively collaborate with all members of the IEP Team in the determination of initial and continued eligibility for special education, IEP development, progress monitoring/data collection,  and effective caseload management.
• Provide current, evidenced-based and skilled intervention to students with a variety of communication disorders and disabilities.
• Follow state and ASHA guidelines regarding the supervision of Speech-Language Pathology Assistants as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with HIPPA and FERPA regulations
• Document sessions and activities for School-Based Medicaid Claiming as appropriate
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job-related duties” as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment:  

Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment.  The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear.  The employee is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel.  The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.  Vision and hearing correctable to within normal ranges.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.