Speech and Language Pathology Director plans and directs the operations of an organization's audiology and speech therapy functions to ensure effective operation and compliance with regulatory standards. Designs policies and processes to ensure efficient service delivery and promote best practices. Being an Speech and Language Pathology Director develops and implements long-term strategic plans and objectives for audiology and speech therapy programs in alignment with the organization's overall objectives. Provides leadership and oversight to the development and expansion of programs or service offerings. Additionally, Speech and Language Pathology Director evaluates program design, assessment tools, and treatment protocols and researches advancements in the field. Develops and manages the budget to allocate resources to support staffing, equipment, and other program needs. Monitors operational and financial metrics to measure the achievement of organizational objectives. Negotiates and selects vendor proposals and manages vendors to maintain inventories and adhere to budgets. May require a master's degree in audiology or speech pathology. Requires State License based on Clinical Specialty. Typically reports to senior management. The Speech and Language Pathology Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be an Speech and Language Pathology Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
QUALIFICATIONS:
An SLPA must complete an approved course of academic study, field work under the supervision of an ASHA-certified and/or licensed SLP, and on-the-job training specific to SLPA responsibilities and workplace behaviors.
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and Speech Language Pathologist
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB OVERVIEW: The SLPA will assist the Speech Language Pathologists in caring for the needs of students on an IEP for speech services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 184 day contract
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position will require travel to multiple campuses and will be mostly in a classroom lab type setting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Hear, speak , and interpret. Walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Sitting for long periods of time. Lift and move objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Read, write, and interpret written documents. Manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment.
EVALUATION: In accordance with Board Policy and appropriate procedural regulations. The Director of Special Services will be responsible for completing the evaluation.
SALARY: In accordance with Board Policy and placement on the support salary schedule.
BENEFITS: Paid Employee Health Premium
The Responsibilities and Physical Requirements listed above represent a summary of the essential functions of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description does not necessarily include all activities that the incumbant may be asked to perform. Additional responsibilities, tasks, and other duties may be assigned as needed. As an equal opportunity employer, Enid Public Schools will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities the ability to perform their job duties/functions.