Speech Therapist- SPED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Mississippi teaching license with endorsement in teaching assignment area
• Master’s degree

? REPORTS TO: Principal or Exceptional Services Director

SUPERVISES: Children enrolled in his/her classes as assigned by the Exceptional Services Director; Speech Therapist’s having Bachelor’s Degree

JOB SUMMARY: The basic function of this position is to provide the therapy required in the student’s Individualized Education Program for the Hinds County School District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instructs assigned students in the location and at the times designated by the principal or the Exceptional Service Director.
• Develops and reviews IEP’s that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests and abilities of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district/state curriculum goals and benchmarks; establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and media that are most appropriate for meeting the needs of the students.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required; communicates with parents about students’ progress.
• Completes re-evaluations as required by IDEA.
• Identifies learning problems of individual student and notifies the teacher support team in a timely manner.
• Assists administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct.
• Refers speech eligible students for further assessment if warranted.
• Develops reasonable rules for classroom behavior and procedures; maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district/state requirements as well as satisfying personal expectations as a professional.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication, collaboration, and mutual decision-making among the staff.
• Responsible for insuring that the district’s fixed asset procedures are followed.
• Serves on committees that enhance instruction, safety, and/or community partnerships.
• Attends established school-sponsored activities (e.g. Back-to-School Night) outside the instructional day as required under reasonable terms.
• Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school climate.
• Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.