Speech Language Pathologist

Current NM Public Education Department License for Speech and Language Pathologist
Masters Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech and Language Pathology
Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency/ASHA Certification
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities:
Comply with the state approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and uphold and enforce department/unit rules, administrative directives and regulations, Board Policy, and State and Federal regulations.
Organize and conduct identification program of students with potential speech and language difficulties.
Evaluate speech and language functions.
Plan the clinical program for students who have been identified as speech and language impaired, speech impaired, and/or students having related disabilities with communication needs (i.e. Intellectually Disabled, Autistic, etc.).
Implement the clinical program.
Comply with Common Core, district policies and ASHA guidelines in the process of referral, screening and placement:
Follow district procedures for screening, pre-intervention and/or referring students needing a speech/language evaluation.
Complete comprehensive and appropriate evaluations according to Common Core, District Guidelines, and ASHA Guidelines.
Provide a complete diagnostic summary report including a summary of evaluation information and educational relevance. Complete IEP paperwork in a timely manner.
Cooperate with the Individualized Education Plan Committee, recommending, planning for program services in compliance with Common Core.
When appropriate, make referral for further evaluation.
Obtain and use diagnostic information:
Participate in building committee (e.g., Student Assistance Teams, School Support Team) in order to provide pre-referral interventions, screening, and/or evaluation referral information.
Administer appropriate assessments for each area of suspected speech/language impairment.
Demonstrate understanding and use of the principles of diagnostic evaluation and interpretation.
Maintain on-going assessment to verify progress toward established goals.