The Speech and Language Pathologist will screen, evaluate, and diagnose students of Lowell School District for oral language, speech, and/or hearing problems, and will plan and implement special education programs for qualified students in compliance with all State and Federal laws and Lowell School District Policy. To apply: https://lowell.tedk12.com//hire/Index.aspx
Duties:
1. To provide district oral language and speech screening for all incoming first graders and kindergarten students and others upon request from parents, teachers, staff members, or students.
2. To diagnose oral language, speech, and/or hearing disorder.
3. To provide a thorough assessment of each child's speech, oral language, and/or hearing problem upon referral from the Child Study Team.
4. To recommend to the District and Child Study Team the referring of children to specialists/agencies for diagnosis and treatment of speech-language, and/or hearing problems beyond the scope of the school program.
5. To serve as a consultant in the development of an IEP for those students whose primary disabling condition is other than speech and language.
6. To serve as a consultant to all building personnel.
7. To plan an IEP with parents and other school personnel when appropriate and attend meetings with parents and staff.
8. To implement the child's IEP.
9. To maintain case records and information on all children served by the program.
10. To maintain log of therapy for billing of health insurance if appropriate.
11. To report children's progress to parents, teachers, and principal when deemed beneficial to the child's progress.
12. To complete annual review form for parent.
13. To maintain a smooth professional working relationship with individuals in related professions whenever possible.
14. To assume major responsibility for the organization and operation of the district speech-language program.
15. To evaluate the program and determine where changes should be made.
16. To order and maintain equipment, supplies, and materials for the program.
17. To continue professional growth and development by attending workshops and in-service training.
Conditions:
1. Masters Degree in Speech Pathology
2. State Licensure in Speech Pathology
3. Prefer CCC certification with ASHA
4. Ability to interact with staff in a cooperative manner.
5. Knowledge of Speech-Language development
6. Knowledge of speech disabilities in the schools: articulation, language, voice, stuttering, cerebral palsy, auditory processing, and head injury.
7. Ability to work with students of all age levels.
8. Performance of assigned duties will be included in the evaluation process mutually agreed upon.
