Job Description
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist Department: Raleigh Academy
Supervisor:
FLSA Status: Exempt Summary A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Duluth Edison Charter Schools (DECS) is committed to academic and personal excellence for every student. With an understanding of what it means to be a lifelong learner, the SLP will participate in ongoing professional development goal setting, learning and reflection in each school year. The Speech Language Pathologist will work as a team member in the assigned house team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide research-based speech and language services identified on the individualized education programs (IEPs) of students with disabilities.
- Provide speech and language services in a variety of service delivery models.
- Comply with all state and federal special education rules and regulations.
- Schedule and hold IEP meetings within required timelines.
- Facilitate IEP meetings
- Collaborate with Special Education Lead and/or Special Education Coordinator and IEP members to develop IEPs.
- Complete IEPs and progress notes in a timely manner.
- Assess students' communication skills (articulation, fluency, voice, expressive, and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
- Instruct assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information related to students IEP goals and/or accommodations.
- Maintain records and billing in a manner consistent that complies with any regulatory requirements and is consistent with district practices.
- Collaborate with house teams.
- Create and work toward ongoing communication with parents in a variety of forms.
- Implement school and district policies and procedures.
- Create and manage a PBIS based learning environment that enables students to feel safe, be creative, and develop excellence.
- Model the behaviors expected of the students.
- Implement and teach the core values established by our school as the focus of instruction and discussion when appropriate.
- Write, implement, and evaluate his or her own professional development plans.
- Attend house and staff meetings.
- Participate in assigned student learning conferences.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minnesota Board of Teaching license required. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred.
Attachments:
- Speech Language Pathologist .pdf