- Demonstrate a knowledge of state rules and regulations regarding special education and related services, specifically in speech, language, and hearing.
- Speak clearly and concisely in written and oral communications.
- Demonstrate assessment, diagnostic, and data interpretation skills.
- Demonstrate consultation and collaboration skills.
- Be able to travel between school buildings.
- Demonstrate an ability to hear and discriminate sounds.
- Have a basic understanding of and fundamental abilities with technology and assistive devices.
- Demonstrate the ability to schedule appointments and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate report writing skills.
- Be able to present information and respond to questions by parents and staff.
- Pursues professional growth opportunities such as attending conferences, reading professional journals, and/or participating in professional organizations and on-site professional development.
- Other duties may be assigned by the administration.
- OTHER SKILLS/DUTIES:
- Serve as a resource to school staff and the placement committee in developing a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.
- Assist with referrals to agencies and specialists regarding speech, language, and hearing.
- Plan lessons and implement therapies appropriate to meeting students’ goals and objectives.
- Be able to sit in child-size chairs, and to get up from and down to the floor when working with preschool/elementary level students.
- Occasionally provide supervision of students on the school playground during recesses and before and after school at the bus stop.
- Write Individual Education Plans following state and district guidelines.
- Perform other duties and functions as requested by the Director of Special Services, i.e. attend staff meetings.
- Participate in TATs, Multidisciplinary Team meetings, IEP/ISP meetings, and parent conferences.
- Other duties may be assigned.
