Speech Pathologist

TITLE: Speech Therapist QUALIFICATIONS: Special certificate endorsed in speech and language impaired. Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university. One or more years of experience as a Speech Therapist except in the case of a new college graduate. Student taught as a Speech Therapist. Other qualifications that are deemed important by the Board of Education. REPORTS TO: Building Principal or other designated supervisor. JOB GOAL: To help students acquire effective communication skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Plans and implements instructional programs in speech and language in accordance with the district’s philosophy and curricular objectives; adheres to approved policies and procedures of the district. 2. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. 3. Plans a program of study that motivates students and, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests, and abilities of the students. 4. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. 5. Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor. 6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of speech and language goals and establishes clear objectives for lessons and communicates these objectives to students. 7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individual and/or student groups involved. 8. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides feedback and progress reports as required. 9. Works cooperatively with other school personnel in the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of individual students with specialized needs. 10. Encourages students to become responsible in maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior. 11. Assists administrators in implementing policies and rules concerning student conduct; in the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in a fair and just manner. 12. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to be responsible for and to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 13. Maintains accurate, complete, and punctual records as required by law, district policy, and administrative direction. 14. Makes provisions to be available to students and parents as needed for education-related purposes. 15. Attends staff meetings and contributes to ongoing development of district programs through constructive involvement. 16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence; demonstrates awareness of strengths and limitations, acknowledging recommendations, and setting personal and professional goals for improvement. 17. Possesses and maintains current information and academic background; demonstrates observable knowledge of theory and content in general education; demonstrates observable knowledge of theory and content of speech and language therapy. 18. Treats personal information about students, parents, or staff members confidentially and ethically by discussing such personal information only with individuals having a demonstrable educational interest in the student. 19. Maintains communication and positive relationship with students, colleagues, parents, and community. 20. Supports Bloomington Public Schools, School District 87 and imparts a positive image of the district within the community. Bloomington Public Schools, School District 87 Bloomington IL