Speech and Language Pathologist
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential
REPORTS TO: Special Education administrator as well as the local site
administrator
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinate services with the regular school programs by maintaining an effective level of
communication with school site personnel.
2. Provide appropriate levels of assessment to determine individual needs, and form a basis
for determining eligibility of pupils referred for Special Education services.
3. Monitor pupil progress on a regular basis and participate in the review and revision of
IEPs.
4. Select and request materials and supplies as indicated by pupils’ IEPs in accordance with
the school site program, and maintain an accurate inventory of allocated materials.
5. Keep accurate attendance and other pupil records pertinent to the program and for federal
and state reports while assuring their confidentiality.
6. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
There is some degree of physical ability and exertion required of all teaching positions. Over
time, the physical demands of any position are subject to change. Depending upon the particular
assignment, teachers could be expected to:
1. Stand, sit, and/or move about for sustained periods.
2. Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling 70 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or
carrying of children/objects up to 50 lbs.
3. Move about in non-traditional instructional environments; i.e., areas of the community. Speech Language Pathologist
4. Communicate effectively in-person and via telephone and other electronic media to
individuals and groups of varying sizes.
5. Exercise physical control over students who are acting out and/or offer physical assistance
to students who might be themselves physically impaired.
6. Conduct instructional programs with pre-designated break periods and time schedules.
7. Maintain an appropriate personal demeanor during periods of heightened stress created by
outside factors not always within the ability of the teacher to control at the time.