Speech Pathologist
Where
- Reno, NV
What you'll be doing
- Under the general supervision of the special education administrator, the speech language pathologist provides direct and indirect service to special needs students in order to improve communication as it relates to school tasks; intervention is provided in the students academic environment and may include integrated service in the classroom, pullout sessions, collaboration with school staff, observation and consultation to the IEP team. Provides diagnostic, remedial and consultative services for students with receptive/expressive communication disorders; assists in the identification of students who are at risk because of educational, physical or mental limitations; assists in the development of the assessment process and written procedures; completes the educational related or early intervention assessment which includes student observation, record review, interviews, standardized/non-standard testing procedures in the areas of suspected disability, according to specific timelines; prepares an assessment report according to specific timelines; participates as a member of the IEP in the determination of appropriate treatment; develops long and short term goals and objectives; develops and implements a therapy intervention plan designed to enable the student to benefit from special education; student services may be conducted on an individual or group basis in the least restrictive environment; maintains records, materials, equipment and other treatment supplies; remains current with approaches, methodology and research in the field to foster professional growth and education related practices; acquaints principals, teachers, other personnel and parents with speech-language services.
What your background should be
- At least one-year school experience desirable but not required. Candidate must have the knowledge of using the peabody picture vocabulary test, test of language development, clinical evaluation of language fundamentals, test of auditory comprehension of language, goldman-fristoe test of articulation and informal language sample evaluations, as well as other formalized assessment tools; writing and interpreting an individualized education plan; speech and language development as necessary for providing services; files and records management, office procedures and basic computer literacy are desirable. Skill at, communicating effectively both orally and in writing; working collaboratively with certified and classified personnel at various locations; developing goals and objectives for students eligible for speech and language intervention; implementing individual structured activities; maintaining accurate and complete records, files, and reports; interacting effectively with all individuals contacted during the course of work.
Required Schooling / Training
- Equivalent to a master degree in the area of speech-language pathology is required or equivalent to a bachelor degree is required.
Who is the client company
- This is a public school district providing public education to students.
- If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com
