Assist in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students
Assists in the early recognition and prevention of educational problems
Conducts evaluations to assess students’ skills, functional abilities, and participation in classroom activities
Prepares detailed reports, including interpretation of assessment findings, and communicates the results to teachers, parents, and other district personnel
Participates in IEP meetings and contributes to the development and review of the student’s IEP, including completion of progress reports
Administers speech services in accordance with students’ IEPs
Develops, administers, monitors, and adapts plans to ensure progress, including observation of their performance and responses to therapy toward the student’s IEP goals and objectives
Collaborates and trains teachers and designated staff on how to integrate strategies, accommodations, and/or appropriate devices into the classroom setting to ensure consistency
Maintains accurate and confidential records of sessions, progress, assessments, and IEP documents in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and standards for speech therapy services and evaluations
Engages in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices and advancements in occupational therapy to maintain current Georgia licensure
Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students
Ensure that all activities conform to district and cooperative guidelines
Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education
Demonstrate prompt and in-person attendance