Speech / Language Pathologist (Elementary)

Job Description :

Chichester School District

Speech Language Pathologist

Key Responsibilities and Essential Duties :

• Responsible for the education of students and implementation of IEP's.
• Work directly with students with special education needs and teams who support these students.
• Plans classroom lessons and activities in accordance with the skill level of students; uses techniques and materials to enhance the students' academic abilities.
• Diagnoses speech / language problems utilizing a variety of testing tools; conducts formal and informal assessments.
• Prepare lessons in accord with PA State Standards and student IEPs.
• Implement adaptations for testing and assessment.
• Provides language and speech therapy to students with speech / language problems such as delayed speech and language; stuttering, voice disorders, and functional and organic articulation disorders; determines and implements the appropriate therapeutic programs.
• Participates in the MDT process of students' evaluation; assists in the development of the IEP, monitors student progress in meeting objectives and goals of the IEP.
• Collaborate with School Psychologist to develop Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Collect data and monitor student progress reports.
• Work effectively with teacher assistant and other members of the IEP team.
• Keep up to date attendance records and child tracking data on each enrolled student.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by program Director.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in speech / language therapy.

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