Job Description:

·    Demonstrate a knowledge of state rules and regulations regarding special education and related services, specifically in speech, language, and hearing.

·    Speak clearly and concisely in written and oral communications.

·    Demonstrate assessment, diagnostic, and data interpretation skills.

·    Demonstrate consultation and collaboration skills.

·    Be able to travel between school buildings.

·    Demonstrate an ability to hear and discriminate sounds.

·    Have a basic understanding of and fundamental abilities with technology and assistive devices.

·    Demonstrate the ability to schedule appointments and meet deadlines.

·    Demonstrate report writing skills.

·    Be able to present information and respond to questions by parents and staff.

·    Pursues professional growth opportunities such as attending conferences, reading professional journals, and/or participating in professional organizations and on-site professional development.

·    Other duties may be assigned by the administration.

·    Serve as a resource to school staff and the placement committee in developing a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.

·    Assist with referrals to agencies and specialists regarding speech, language, and hearing.

·    Plan lessons and implement therapies appropriate to meeting students’ goals and objectives.

·    Be able to sit in child-size chairs, and to get up from and down to the floor when working with preschool/elementary level students.

·    Occasionally provide supervision of students on the school playground during recesses and before and after school at the bus stop.

·    Write Individual Education Plans following state and district guidelines.

·    Perform other duties and functions as requested by the Director of Special Services, i.e. attend staff meetings.

·    Participate in TATs, Multidisciplinary Team meetings, IEP/ISP meetings, and parent conferences.

·    Other duties may be assigned.