Job Title: Speech Therapist
Reports To: Immediate Supervisor
Prepared By: The Office of Human Resources
Board Approved Date:
Salary: TE308 to TI112
$47,800 to $125,050
Note: New employees coming to EBRPSS/current employees new to a position, must use the Verifent website to verify qualifying years of experience (outside of EBRPSS) aligned to the job description. All new employees to the district/current employees new to a position will receive 0 years of experience aligned to the job description until the verification of previous experience aligned to the job description is received.
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Experience verifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within the first 6 months of employment in order to be eligible for a retroactive payment.
Summary:
Provides assessment and remediation services to students with speech impairments within the school setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
PLANNING
Plans effectively for therapeutic intervention
Develops clear and concise written objectives for lesson plans.
Identifies and plans for individual differences in the therapy setting.
Consults with teacher(s) to develop appropriate goals and objectives for identified students.
MANAGEMENT
Maintains an environment conducive to therapeutic intervention.
Takes appropriate precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maximizes the amount of time available for each therapy session.
Maintains records as mandated by state, federal, and school board guidelines and policies.
Manages learner behavior to provide productive therapeutic intervention.
Administers appropriate tests based on student need.
Serves as a member of the Pupil Appraisal Team for students requiring a speech therapy assessment.
Refers any student with suspected vocal pathologies to the Laryngology Clinic and prepares the student for the examination.
Conducts or attends LEP Conferences for students identified to Pupil Appraisal with speech impairments.
INSTRUCTION
Delivers instruction effectively.
Implements a program of appropriate goals and objectives for Special Education students with speech impairments.
Presents appropriate content through therapeutic intervention.
Utilizes knowledge of clinical methodology and child growth and development.
Provides opportunities for student involvement in the therapeutic process.
Re-teaches when necessary.
Gives positive feedback throughout the session.
Assesses student progress and measures student growth using established goals
Measures student growth using established goals and objectives
Uses a variety of evaluative tools to test for understanding and acquisition of communication skills.
Informs the parent/guardians, teachers, and other professionals of the student ‘s progress.
Integrates technology into instruction.
Produces evidence of student academic growth under his/her instruction.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Takes an active role in building-level decision making.
Participates in grade-level/subject area curriculum planning and evaluation.
Serves on task forces and decision-making committees, when appropriate.
Implements school improvement plan.
Creates partnerships with parents, caregivers, and colleagues.
Provides clear and timely information to parents/caregivers and colleagues regarding classroom expectations, student progress, and ways they can assist learning.
Encourages parents/caregivers to become active partners in their children’s education and to become involved in school and classroom.
Seeks community involvement in the instructional program.
Other Duties:
Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.
Essential Functions/Qualifications/Requirements:
Education and Experience:
Must possess a current valid license issued by the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology, and the therapists must possess a valid Louisiana Teacher’s Certificate in the area of speech therapy.
Work Environment Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Professional Conduct:
The Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to East Baton Rouge Parish School System policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
Technological Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical Education Programs) do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis, Director of Risk Management – ADavis6@ebrschools.org, (225) 929-8705. The Section 504 Coordinator is Danielle Staten-Ojo – DStaten@ebrschools.org, (225) 326-5668.