OAK HILLS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
REPORTS TO: Assigned administrator/supervisor
JOB OBJECTIVE: Facilitates the identification and remediation of communication disorders which adversely affect educational performance.  Helps students achieve maximum benefit from the educational program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid state department of education license/certificate as determined at the time of appointment.
• Holds a valid state board of speech-language pathology and audiology license.
• Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Anticipates time constraints.  Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity.  Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful decision-making skills.  Interprets information accurately.  Evaluates options thoroughly.  Develops reasonable solutions to resolve issues.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides speech language services.  Pursues ongoing program improvements.
• Communicates program objectives/performance expectations to students/parents and staff.
• Keeps current with state standards/guidelines.  Collaborates with staff, students, families and the community to delineate short/long-range speech/language program needs/opportunities.
• Prepares the assessment/treatment area.  Requisitions required supplies.
• Follows due process procedures to qualify students to receive services.
• Performs screening activities (e.g., child find, new students, grades designated by the board, etc.).
• Performs follow-up activities with students who have not passed earlier screening procedures.
• Collaborates with staff to identify/resolve problems that impede student learning.  Helps ensure assessment procedures support non-biased planning activities.
• Follows district protocols to safeguard student information shared with staff and/or referral sources.
• Explains therapy roles/responsibilities to staff (e.g., evaluations, therapeutic interventions, etc.).
• Administers/interprets diagnostic tests.  Considers assistive technology needs.  Identifies an intervention strategy.
• Documents observations of students in classroom and/or other program settings.
• Assists with the multi-factored evaluation (MFE) process.  Meets mandated paperwork time lines.
• Helps intervention teams incorporate speech/language therapy activities into the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for classroom students meeting eligibility requirements.
• Uses a variety of treatment techniques to address speech/language disorders (e.g., verbal/written language, voice, articulation, fluency, interactive communication, auditory and/or visual processing, cognition/communication, etc.).
• Helps family/student/staff understand how therapy goals relate to the educational program.
• Help ensure services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Teaches skills that help students manage the learning environment (e.g., assistive technology, augmentative devices, use of instructional/media resources, access/proximity to activities, etc.).
• Provides opportunities for all students to participate in an inclusive educational environment.
• Advocates for students.  Observes student demeanor.  Investigates/reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students better understand themselves, make appropriate choices and grow academically.  Promotes cultural awareness, self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking and creativity skills.
• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and positive peer relationships.
• Provides information to help families assist student with speech/language activities at home.
• Documents student progress and prepares recommendations that comply with state requirements.
• Helps staff and families address student academic/behavioral concerns.
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public image.
• Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment.  Completes all assigned duties.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.  Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Encourages community participation in school-sponsored activities.
• Helps students understand/embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.
• Maintains a professional appearance.  Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Pursues the continuous advancement of academic standards.
• Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
Maintains open/effective communications.  Serves as an information resource.
• Actively participates in staff meetings, conferences and other required school activities.
• Prepares/maintains accurate records.  Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully.
• Uses diplomacy/self-control when dealing with other individuals.  Respects diversity.
Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.
• Keeps current with advances in technology associated with work assignments.
• Maintains applicable credentials.  Complies with all state licensure requirements.
• Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.
Takes precautions to ensure safety.  Helps manage/eliminate risks.
• Intervenes to prevent/stop bullying and inappropriate student behavior.
• Provides appropriate supervision.  Implements effective pupil management procedures.  Upholds the student conduct code.  Maintains high expectations for acceptable student behavior.
• Reports suspected child abuse/neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Watches for situations that may indicate a problem.
Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
• Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.
• Helps implement workplace initiatives that advance district goals.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Safety is essential to job performance.  Employees must exercise caution and comply with standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations:
• Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, loud sounds, moving mechanical parts and odors.  Exposure to wet and/or slippery surfaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Oak Hill Local School District.
The Oak Hill Local School District is an equal opportunity employer.  This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed.  This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes and unforeseen events. Rev. 11/2011