Job Title: Therapist Speech and Language Lead
Job Code: 88227
FLSA: Exempt
Salary Plan: Certificated
Pay Grade: 261_
Funding Source: Local
Duration: 12 months
Work Location: Department funded and working in schools & other locations
Reports to: Exceptional Education
Job SummaryThe Therapist Speech and Language Lead provides support to speech-language pathologists (SLPs) assigned to every school for prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency.
Primary Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesSupports district SLPs with intervention strategies based upon student performance and best practices in the field of speech pathology.Supports district SLPs and school-based special education teams with the development and implementation of instructionally appropriate IEPs based on students' strengths & needs.Supports district SLPs through case management on how to administer formal standardized assessments, interpreting and accessing district student data, and understanding and applying TDOE special education assessment guidelines to determine eligibility.Trains and supports district SLPs with all required procedural documentation for students (to include but not limited to assessment reports, therapy data collection, IEPs, re-evaluation documents, progress reporting, and Medicaid documentation).Collaborates/consults with all stakeholders across the district (to include but not limited to general education teachers, exceptional education teachers, psychologists, occupational therapists, school counselors, building administrators, coaches, discipline leads, etc.) in the management of speech-language disorders as they relate to literacy, communication skills, and their impact on learning. Provides coaching and training to stakeholders when appropriate.Supports district SLPs and/or school level professionals with analyzation and interpretation of information to make recommendations regarding the need and intensity level for speech-language services.Participates in leadership activities to plan and implement professional development on topics related to school-based speech pathology; supports professional learning communities/working groups; plans and implements faculty meetings with all district level SLPs to disseminate district and/or department information.Education and Experience RequirementsEducation: Master's Degree in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations Required: Tennessee Department of Education Teacher's License (Practitioner/Professional School Services Provider)
Experience: Experience in speech-language pathology and/or exceptional education strongly preferred
Skills Required: Communication & listening skills, analytical skills, effective interpersonal skills, flexibility, and organization
ADA Requirements/ComplianceMetropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Physical DemandsLevel 3: Requires light work involving standing or walking some of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular basis, and moderate dexterity in operating machinery, tools, or office equipment.
Additional RequirementsEnter any additional physical requirements for this position not listed above.
Sensory RequirementsLevel 1: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking.
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