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JOB SUMMARY: The Monarch School Speech/Language Pathologist—Assistive Technology Specialist is part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals who provide a highest caliber of instruction in individual and/or small class settings.  This includes the assessment of individual speech needs, recommendations for augmentative and alternative communication/assistive technology, and providing appropriate training to staff, families, and districts.  The Monarch School Speech/Language Pathologist—Assistive Technology Specialist is supervised Director of the Speech Language Pathology Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

+ Assess student augmentative and alternative communication/assistive technology needs school wide.

+ Consult with other Speech Pathologists and the interdisciplinary team on augmentative and augmentative communication needs and options.

+ Responsible for the organization and maintenance of the augmentative/assistive technology equipment and library.

+ Contribute to and support school wide trainings in the area of augmentative and alternative communication and assistive technology with team members.

+ Administer diagnostic assessments (formal and informal evaluations including the analysis of language samples) to autistic children.

+ Consult and meet with the Director of the Speech Language Pathology Director on a scheduled basis.

+ Provide training to team regarding communication levels/needs of individual students.

+ Communicate with school districts and funding sources for maintenance, management, and coordination of augmentative and alternative communication needs.

+ Maintain a caseload as determined by the Speech/Language Supervisor and provide therapy services on a one to one and small group basis.

+ As necessary, utilize Safety Care procedures, including at a minimum, make use of the necessary Two-Person Stability Hold.

+ Maintain and monitor the coordination of targeted speech and language goals through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

+ Provide training to individuals and families on how to use assistive technology, troubleshoot issues, and advocate for appropriate services.

+ Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.

OTHER DUTIES:

+ Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.

+ All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.

+ Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment.  All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.

+ Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.

+ Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Education:  Minimum Master’s Degree required.

+ Licensure:  Valid Ohio Speech/Language Pathologist license required. Current appropriate Ohio Department of Education license for area of specialty.

+ Skills/Competencies:

+ Pass Safety Care Core Curriculum by passing the written exam, attending the full duration of training, participating and passing the required role plays, and demonstrating the full competencies up to and including the Two-Person Stability Hold required.

+ Core Expertise: Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.

+ Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.

+ Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.

+ Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.

+ Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.

+ Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.

+ Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.

+ Service Orientation: Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not.

+ Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.

+ Experience: Combination of education, training and/or experience in working with autistic children.

+ Experience in the assessment and treatment of individuals who use and qualify for assistive technology.

+ Experience in the documentation of AAC funding.

+ Experience in evidence-based practices to evaluate functional outcomes of AAC.

+ Experience in the coordination and teaching of AAC systems in a team environment.

+ Well-versed and demonstrated knowledge of current AAC/AT devices, including strengths and limitations of difference AAC devices and systems.

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Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.

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