Reading School District
School District Position Description
Position Title:
Speech/Language Pathologist
Classification:
REA
Reports To:
Director of Special Education
Position Goal:
To provide diagnostic, therapeutic, consultative speech and language
services; to act as a resource in the area of speech/language pathology to
school personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties may be assigned.
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental
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Performs speech and language screening upon request of parents/guardian, teachers.
Accepts referrals of students suspected of having speech and language impairments.
Conducts diagnostic evaluations/reevaluations of communication skills.
Produces written reports of evaluations/reevaluations.
Conducts multidisciplinary evaluations involving parents and all necessary school
personnel.
Develops IEPs in consultation with parents and teachers.
Recommends students for therapy whose speech and language impairments effect
academic achievement.
Develops and provides appropriate treatment programs in the areas of articulation,
language, voice, fluency.
Maintains communication with parents and encourages carryover of therapy goals at
home.
Establishes and follows a regular therapy schedule as noted on IEP.
Maintains case files for each student receiving therapy.
Maintains an appropriate inventory of diagnostic instruments and therapy
materials/programs.
Provides necessary data to input the child tracking system and progress monitoring.
Informs parents and teachers in the normal development of speech and language and
in the management of communication disorders to aide in IEP development.
Participates in applicable due process procedures.
Participates in child study, instructional support, multidisciplinary, and IEP meetings as
appropriate.
Communicates with agencies, physicians, and other speech/language pathologists in
the community.
Participates in continuing education for professional growth and development.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job
description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and management
may revise it at any time.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Master’s Degree in speech/language pathology desirable; Bachelor’s Degree in speech
pathology required; PA license and/or certificate of Clinical Competence desirable but not
required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Current Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate; valid PA Driver’s License.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals,
governmental regulations and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from staff and regulatory agencies.
Ability to write reports, and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administration,
students, and parents.
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Ability to work mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions for
practical situations.
Ability to interpret and present mathematical curriculum to students.
REASONING ABILITY:
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Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or
schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
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Ability to develop and maintain required records and reports.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, parents and
the community.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to maintain personal self-control in stressful situations.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or
hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally
required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands
and arms. Some driving is necessary. May require lifting minimum of 25 pounds or more.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth
perception. Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with
severe time constraints. (The position frequently requires the employee to work irregular or
extended hours.)
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderate to loud at times.
The employee is frequently required to interact with the parents, public and staff during and
after the normal workday. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from
several people and exhibit good human relation skills including courtesy, tact and patience.
(The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of subordinate
staff.)
Approved By:
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Prepared By: Debra Hartline
Date: 04/07
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without
reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district
administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable
accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the
duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently
holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service
organization.
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PROF-Speech/Lang Path
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