About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>POSITION GOAL</b></H2> </div><div><p>To apply the principles, practice and methods related to the identification and treatment of communication disorders to the development and implementation of speech-language therapy programs for students.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES</b></H2> </div><div><ul> The Speech-Language Pathologist shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below: <li>Use standardized screening tests and other methods to identify students with potential speech and language disorders.</li> <li>Develop an efficient referral procedure to respond to requests for services by teachers, parents and others.</li> <li>Select, administer and analyze diagnostic assessments to identify students with speech and language disorders.</li> <li>Comply with the state and district procedures to determine students eligible for speech and language therapy services.</li> <li>Participate in multidisciplinary teams and conferences for the benefit of students.</li> <li>Use diagnostic information as well as other educationally relevant information to develop an individual education plan (iep) and recommend speech and language therapy services</li> <li>Provide an array of speech and language therapy services to students based on their individual needs.</li> <li>Continuously evaluate the progress of students receiving speech and language therapy services.</li> <li>Recommend reevaluation procedures for students to determine the need for continued speech and language therapy services or dismissal.</li> <li>Select, use and maintain materials, equipment or supplies needed to provide a speech and language therapy program.</li> <li>Provide training to other school staff, parents and the community about the goals of the speech and language therapy program.</li> <li>Participate in continuing education to maintain professional skills.</li> <li>Collaborate with teachers and parents for the benefit of students.</li> <li>Communicate with outside agencies for the benefit of students.</li> <li>Direct the activities of speech-language assistants to implement specified program services.</li> <li>Keep accurate and current records on students.</li> <li>Cooperate with district, other administrators and support personnel for the benefit of students.</li> <li>Conform to all rules and regulations that may be prescribed by the state and the school board.</li> <li>Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The school Board of Broward County.</li> <li>Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase the individual's skill and proficiency related to the assignments.</li> <li>Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.</li> <li>Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.</li> <li>Follow federal and state laws, as well as school board policies.</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>An earned master's degree in speech pathology; Florida state certification in speech-language impaired.</li> <li>Permit the School Board to hire Bachelor level personnel to meet the school district's critical need necessary to serve the needs of students requiring Speech-Language services.</li> <li>The Board will consider individuals eligible for a temporary certificate in speech-language impaired who agree to enroll in and remain in good standing in a graduate program of study leading to a Master's degree in speech-language pathology, unless prohibited by changes in state statute.</li> <li>Computer skills as required for the position.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Bilingual skills preferred.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</b></H2> </div><div><p>Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT</b></H2> </div><div><p>Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION</b></H2> </div><div><p>To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: <a href="https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072">https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072</a> and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: JJ-095.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>SKILLS</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"></ul></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>COMPETENCIES</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"></ul></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>CERTIFICATIONS</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"></ul></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR</b></H2> </div><div></div></div></div>