Speech Pathologist

The primary role of the Speech Pathologist is to:

• Conduct diagnostic evaluations and assess students’ communication skills.
• Work with students with a range of learning, physical and auditory disabilities or disorders that adversely affect their educational performance.
• Identify students who may be at risk for future communication and swallowing disorders or challenges.
• Consult with and inform teachers, administrators and families about the prevention of and treatment for communication disorders.
• Perform classroom-based services as well as facilitating small-group and individual speech sessions.
• Work collaboratively to develop a treatment plan tailored to an individual student’s communication and swallowing challenges.
• Develop and implement Individualised Family Service Plans and Individualised Education Programs.
• Document as required by federal, state and local agencies.
• Participate in schoolwide curriculum and literacy teams.