Speech Language Pathologist - Knox County ESC

Job Title: Itinerant Speech Pathologist Qualifications: ? Valid state license to practice as a Speech Pathologist issued by the Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board ? Valid Pupil Services License/Certificate issued by the Ohio Department of Education ? Master's Degree or equivalent ? Certificate of Clinical Competence or CFY accepted Personal Qualities: ? Conducts meetings in a professional manner ? Accepts constructive criticism. ? Can read and follow directions ? Assumes responsibility for assigned projects or tasks ? Is free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace. ? Is a role model for students and peers. Instills ethical principles and democratic values. ? Is trustworthy with confidential data and information ? Is punctual. ? Is collaborative with parents, staff, and administration. ? Is friendly, personable, positive, and easy to talk to. ? Maintains high standard of personal and professional ethics. ? Maintains a professional appearance. ? Uses correct grammar, word usage, and writing that is professional in nature. ? Works as a team member. Performance Responsibilities: ? Evaluates students as a part of the multifactored evaluation process in the areas of articulation, phonology, language, voice, fluency, pragmatics, and other related areas. ? Assists with the development of the individualized education program (IEP) for students. ? Plans and implements therapy programs for identified students, develops a therapy schedule, participates in team meetings, conferences, etc. ? Uses effective behavior management strategies to create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment; and is responsible for the care, custody and supervision of students. ? Incorporates and promotes instructional, assistive, augmentative and other types of technology; and upholds the acceptable use policy. ? Utilizes appropriate assessment, data collection and progress monitoring methods to assess academic and social performance and to inform instruction and progress. ? Consults with parents, school personnel and outside agencies, as appropriate; provide families with techniques to assist with therapeutic interventions at home. ? Provides in-service and training to parents and school personnel. ? Participates in professional growth activities through staff development, workshops, in-services and higher education. ? Upholds board policies, follows administrative guidelines, complies with Federal and state laws, model policies and procedures, rules and regulations for the education of students with disabilities. Ensures paperwork is accurate, all timelines and deadlines are met (annual reviews, progress reports, etc.), strictly adheres to HIPPA and FERPA, respects personal privacy and maintains confidentiality of privileged information. ? Maintains high ethical standards, exhibits professionalism, self-control, flexibility, satisfactory attendance/punctuality, dependability, accepts responsibility for decisions and conduct, promotes a favorable image of the Agency, etc.). ? Adapts to unique circumstances and factors such as travel, extended hours, student behaviors, lifting/transferring students, interactions with aggressive/disruptive individuals, etc. ? Completes other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. **Interested parties should forward their resume to Jackie Nutt at [email protected]