Speech Language Pathologist

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• NH License as a Speech/Language Pathologist or NH Certification as a Speech Specialist
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation

Specific Core Function:

To identify and remediate communication problems.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Identify communication disorders by evaluating all students referred by school personnel, other disciplines and parents in accordance with school district special education policies and procedures
• Complete a comprehensive, diagnostic assessment through formal and informal evaluation of auditory processing articulation, language, fluency and voice
• To prepare a written report and share results of all assessments with parents, teachers, administrators, etc.
• Consult with teachers, parents, administrators, medical personnel, agencies and other persons concerned with the educational, social, physical, emotional and vocational needs of each student with a speech, language or hearing disability
• Serve as case manager and member of Individualized Education Program Team
• Provide remedial instruction to students individually, in small groups, or in inclusive classrooms
• Prepare and submit to parents, school personnel and other agencies the progress of students enrolled
• Maintain all necessary records
• Improve professional competence and provide, assist, and/or take part in in-service activities

Supervisory Responsibilities – Required Special Qualifications:

As applicable paraprofessional(s) assigned

Specified Length/Hours of Position:

This is an affiliated (MEA) position, which follows the terms of the teacher negotiated contract.