Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology; South Carolina Certification OR Eligible for Certification
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence OR will provide supervision for
Clinical Fellowship Year; Licensed by SC Board of Examiners preferred but not required
$3000.00 stipend for Speech Therapists in addition to $2,000 signing bonus
Annual Paid Professional Development
REPORTS TO: Principals as assigned/Director of Special Education
JOB GOAL: To provide quality services for the maximum intervention of speech/language disabilities.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Screens, evaluates, and diagnoses speech/language disorders and determines student eligibility for enrollment in the speech/language
- Develops goals, objectives, methods, and materials to assist students in achieving their highest potential.
- Provides speech/language services in full compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
- Maintains student records in compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
- Consults with principals, clinicians, teachers, parents, and other agencies as needed.
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competency.
- Attends school and district staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
- Closely supervises children of all developmental levels, including the safety of small children (keeping objects our of mouth, etc.)
- Logs therapy sessions and/or paperwork daily into the computer.
- Navigates the school building by safely walking students to and from therapy sessions.
- Participates in staff development.
- Performs other duties as directed.