GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Plans and coordinates speech/language services and staff. Performs skilled technical work in the evaluation and treatment of persons with speech/language disorders. Performs related work as required.

DISTINGIUISHING FEATURES OF CLASS

Under the clinical supervision of the speech/language senior and the general supervision of the Relates Services Coordinator, an employee in this class is responsible for the comprehensive diagnostic and management services of persons with functional and organic communication disorders, as well as the supervision of speech services and staff. Work includes evaluation procedures necessary to determine speech/language disorders as well as functional level with regard to receptive/expressive language. Therapy is prescribed through written reports, conferences, and observation of techniques and employed and results obtained.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

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Responsible for prescriptions and maintenance of augmentative speech aides and peripheral equipment Assists in planning and coordinating in-services training for staff, parents, and others in the various phases of the speech/language therapy program Participates in staff conferences to evaluate, advise and plan proper methods of treatment of students with speech/language disorders Assisting in overseeing the comprehensive management of student records, with regards to status and treatment procedures Reviews and checks all written work for accuracy and appropriateness Preforms all of the work-related tasks of speech/language pathologist, i.e., diagnostics, therapeutic services and maintenance of comprehensive records Positions and transfers students as necessary

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILTIES

Ability to plan, assign and assist in the clinical supervision of the speech department Good knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and aides used in speech/language therapy Good knowledge of augmentative communication systems and aids, i.e., signs, symbols, electronic prosthetic devices Good knowledge of current literature and sources of information concerning the speech/language therapy field Skilled in planning, evaluating, and demonstrating therapeutic exercise and in dealing effectively with difficult personality problems Ability to evaluate speech/language and communication disorders and to determine the proper length and type of therapy Demonstrate skill in generating professional reports, i.e., diagnostics, case summaries, etc. Knowledge of proper body mechanics and lifting techniques