Speech-Language Pathologist - Pre K-12 School

Company: Des Moines Public Schools
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

BASIC FUNCTION: The speech-language pathologist provides educational services to students with communication disorders. In addition to providing speech-language services, they may serve as a service coordinator to children and families when deemed appropriate. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct communication screenings, assessments, and evaluations for students who may have communication deficits.
• Analyze test results; determine eligibility for entitlement for communication services; provide instructional services using various instructional strategies, tools, and techniques.
• Develop and guide school staff as they implement speech-language interventions.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs for students.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams throughout the child find and IEP processes in order to meet student educational needs.
• Keep documentation for each child who has a written communication goal on an IEP and/or who receives consultative support and monitor for educational change. ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

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