Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognized institution
• Is Eligible for appropriate licensure for endorsement from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA is preferred

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide speech and language services in assigned area
• Screen students for speech and language concerns
• Diagnose and assess specific speech or language concerns
• Refer to medical or other professionals when necessary for the habilitation of speech or language disorders
• Provide counseling and guidance to parents, students and teachers regarding speech and language disorders
• Formulate and implement IEPs and IFSPs to meet the student’s needs
• Meet special education compliance regulations
• Participate in school improvement initiatives as appropriate
• Compile data on students evaluated and/or served for reporting to assigned school districts and for local and state reporting
• Participate in pilot projects, research, program development, agency, department, and state committees
• Participate in and provide in-service activities for the AEA, for teachers, and for parents
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with school and agency personnel
• Provide guidance to and assist with evaluation of assigned Communications Paraprofessional
• Serve as a rotating member of Speech-Language Advisory Panel