Contact Info:
Rachel Ross-Kroemer, Assistant Director of Exceptional Learners
13485 Cumberland Road
Fishers, Indiana 46038
317-594-4100
rrosskroemer@hse.k12.in.us
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Start Date: 8/5/24
Organization: Hamilton Southeastern Schools
QUALIFICATIONS: As set by state certification standards
Reports to: Director of Special Education
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assessment:
- Knowledge and use of appropriate testing materials for the following areas: articulation and phonology, language-semantics, pragmatics, syntax, fluency, voice, hearing screening, phonological awareness, and dysphagia.
- Testing to be completed in a thorough and timely manner (within 50 school days of dated referral).
- Make referrals to other disciplines when appropriate (e.g., occupational therapy, physical therapy)
- Conduct re-evaluations when appropriate.
Report Writing:
- Conduct evaluation report writing for initial evaluations and re-evaluations.
- Conduct progress report writing.
Case Management:
- Gather all information that will assist in the case conference process.
- Schedule therapeutic intervention.
- Maintain student records.
- Develop Individual Education Plans.
- Document current levels of performance.
- Create and implement daily lesson plans based on each individual student’s needs.
- Arrange and conduct case conferences involving students with a communication disorder with parents and teachers.
- Screen speech/language skills in the primary grades.
Collaboration:
- Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
- Be available to staff and parents in a resource or consultative mode.
- Involved in the Response to Intervention (RtI) and creation of the 504 plan, as needed.
- Inform teachers of adaptations and/or modifications (e.g., state-wide testing, preferential seating) for individual students.
- Familiarity with Indiana Academic Standards for all grade levels in order to collaborate with classroom instruction.
- Work as a member of a professional team.
Hearing Screening:
- Arrange and conduct state mandated hearing screenings.
- Follow-up for individuals who fail the test with a re-screen and refer for further evaluation, if necessary.
Additional Duties:
- Serve on Response to Intervention (RtI) Team, Assistive Technology Team, Autism Resource Team and other school committees.
- Perform additional school duties (e.g., bus duty, hallway duty) if assigned by building principal.
- Accept responsibility for own professional growth and development, and obtain knowledge of current practices in the field.
- Maintain knowledge of pertinent laws (state and federal), policies, best practices and ethical standards.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
- Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
- Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
- Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
- Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner
How to Apply:
https://www.applitrack.com/hamiltonse/onlineapp/
Contact: Rachel Ross-Kroemer, Assistant Director of Exceptional Learners
Hamilton Southeastern Schools
rrosskroemer@hse.k12.in.us