THE RESOURCE EXCHANGE
Job Description
Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Department/Team: Early Intervention
Reports To: Director of Early Intervention
__X__ Exempt
_____ Non exempt
General Description:
Provide early intervention services utilizing speech/language and communication expertise, family and
community centered practices to ensure families have options in fostering the early development of
their child. Must acquire state certification from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
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Assessment
1. Provide assessment of speech/language, communication and assistive
technology/adaptive equipment needs when requested by the IFSP team.
2. Complete on-going assessment according to system policy.
Intervention
1. Provide evidence-based interventions based on the Individualized Family Support Plan
(IFSP).
2. Utilize intervention strategies that build on the routines of the child and family and may
occur in multiple natural environments.
3. Utilize early childhood best practices that look at the whole child not just individual
modalities.
4. Serve as primary provider for assigned children. Utilize team-based consultations from
other team members.
Teaming
1. Provide consultation in team meeting and 1:1 when requested by Transdisciplinary
Team.
2. Partner with parents and professionals to write and implement formal and informal
plans.
3. Participate in periodic and annual IFSP reviews of assigned children.
4. Work together with team and family to ensure a smooth transition from Part C to Part B
or other community settings.
Parent Support
1. Empower parents to carry on learning in natural environments.
2. Foster leadership and positive regard for families.
3. Respond to cultural and linguistic diversity in families.
4. Adhere to procedural safeguards under Part C of Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA).
Administration
1. Completes and documents targeted case management (TCM) activities according to CMS and
DDD rules, as appropriate.
2. Complete all appropriate paperwork related to the provision of communication services
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for all assigned cases in a timely manner.
3. Maintain personal professional continuing education.
4. Attend meetings, public awareness activities, and community events related to the
provision of early intervention services.
5. Perform driving responsibilities as related to the job.
6. A working (personal) vehicle, valid CO driver’s license (unless active Military family),
and minimum insurance levels ($100,000/$300,000/$100,000 liability coverage)
7. Provide mentoring to contracted Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language
Pathology Assistants and Early Intervention Specialists.
8. Assist in the development of continuing education to staff and contracted service
providers.
9. Other duties as assigned.
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Participate in professional opportunities (committees, workshops, conferences, journal readings) based on
personal professional development plan.
Supervisory Duties: Not Applicable
Experience:
Minimum: Three years experience working with young children with disabilities or delays, including
infants and toddlers.
Preferred: Five years working with young children in a transdisciplinary team model.
Education/Skills:
Minimum: MA in Speech-Language Pathology with CDE certification. Knowledge of Part C of
IDEA, natural environments and daily routines, evaluation techniques and tools as pertaining to early
childhood. Ability to work independently and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to facilitate group meetings. Knowledge of community resources and supports available to
families. Experience working with young children with special needs, including infants and toddlers,
and their families.
Preferred: MA with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Experience with feeding and oral
motor issues, concerns, delays.
Material and Equipment Directly Used: Computers, Printers, Copy and Fax Machines, Personal
Vehicle, etc.
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