Job Title:       Speech/Language Pathologist
Location:       Buford Middle School
Reports to:    Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary:
A Speech/Language Pathologist is responsible for screening, identifying, assessing and
diagnosing students with articulation, fluency, voice, language, communication, swallowing and
related disabilities. The Speech/Language Pathologist is also responsible for planning and
implementing appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success and
providing recommendations for student placement and language skill development.

Essential Functions:

• Assess students’ communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) to identify communication disorder, determine program eligibility and development recommendations for treatment
• Collaborate with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, other professionals, etc.) to communicate information resolve issues and provide services in conformance with established guidelines
• Coordinate meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g, testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, eligibilities, etc.) to present evaluation results, develop IEPs
• Develop IEPs/treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials to minimize the adverse impact of communication disorder in conformance with state and federal regulations
• Instruct eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, augmentative communication, FM systems, etc. to minimize the adverse impact of communication disorder in conformance with state and federal regulations
• Interpret medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologists’ experience and goals to provide information and/or ensure that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate
• Maintain files and records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment plans, required documentation, screening results, etc.) to ensure the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance
• Participate in meetings, workshops and seminars (e.g. IEP’s, training, team meetings, etc) to convey and/or gather information
• Perform site visits for students in private schools or other locations serving students from Charlottesville City Schools who require speech services
• Prepare purchase orders for instructional materials required for speech/language services
• Prepare a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, IEPs, Medicaid billing information, reports, required documentation, etc.) to document activities, provide written reference and/or convey information
• Provide speech and language therapy to students to minimize the adverse impact of speech and language disorder n student success
• Research resources and method (e.g, intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) to determine the appropriate approach for addressing students’ needs
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) to provide information and/or referral as appropriate
• Completes other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in
order to meet changing job conditions; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong
organizational skills and to meet deadlines; apply pertinent policies, regulations and/or laws;
planning and managing activities; preparing and maintain accurate records; and operating
standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; knowledge of child growth
and development; knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents,
and/or ratios; read technical information; compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group
discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; specific knowledge to
satisfactorily apply appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws, age appropriate
activities, lesson plan requirements, community resources and stages of child development;
ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate and/or classify data; use
job-related equipment; flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work
with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized
methods; ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; independent interpretation
of guidelines; problem solving with equipment; ability to establish and maintain constructive
relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality, exhibiting tact
and patience; working flexible hours; ability to assess, screen, and evaluate students;

Education and/or Experience:
Master’s Degree with Virginia License with endorsement in Speech/Language Pathology is
required. A candidate must maintain certification through the American Speech and Hearing
Association (ASHA). Previous teaching and/or speech/language pathology experience are
preferred. A candidate must be eligible to participate in school-based Medicaid billing.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:
Duties are performed in all school settings including classroom, gym, auditorium, recreational
areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting (up to 40 pounds), and other limited physical
activities are required. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom
management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff
members, parents and medical professionals may be required. Contacts with community and
division-level staff may require considerable tact and diplomacy.

Evaluation:
The Speech/Language Pathologist is evaluated by the Principal.

Contract Length:
10 months/200

Date Revised:
May 1, 2020