Speech and Language Therapist
On-siteRidgeland, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Conduct diagnostic evaluations and administer therapy for students with speech and language impairments, including screenings for preschoolers and assessments of articulation, fluency, and auditory skills. Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and therapy goals while consulting with parents on home strategies and collaborating with teachers to refer students for services. Maintain strict confidentiality in student records, prepare progress reports, and coordinate therapy schedules within the school environment. Requires South Carolina Speech Therapist certification and experience with special education guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- South Carolina certification as a Speech Therapist
- Comprehensive knowledge of assessments and remediation of speech /language impairments
- Thorough knowledge of Federal, State and local guidelines related to the implementation of the speech /language program
- Knowledge of current educational research, especially in the field of speech pathology
- Understanding and knowledge of current technology in the field
- Thorough knowledge of confidentiality as it pertains to students and their families
- Ability to provide speech therapy to students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice
- Ability to supervise and work with students effectively
- Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat various speech and oral motor impairments
- Ability to recommend appropriate remedial action to parents
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, their parents, District staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others
- Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring the lifting/moving of items weighing up to 10 pounds
- Occasional local travel
- Occasional overnight travel
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