Primary Functions

• Assess, diagnose, and treat  speech disorders, language disorders, social communication disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, and swallowing disorders among the  residential and day-only student population. 
• Perform evaluations for Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices, and develop  implementation plans as needed
• Participate in developing Individualized   Education Plans (IEP) for assigned students. 
• Provide requested training to parents/family/caregivers of students. 
• Provide requested training to other professionals. 
• Participate in student team meetings, as scheduled. Supervise Speech-Language Pathology  Assistants in their role. 
• Work collaboratively with professionals from other disciplines to achieve student programming. 
• Create individualized materials and programming for all assigned students. 
• Dynamic assessment of students’ AAC systems, IEP programming, and any other speech and language programming. 
• Prompt and regular attendance is required for this position.

Secondary Functions

• Provide observation  opportunities and supervision for university students or other future professionals in the field. 
• Work alternate schedules in order to provide support and ensure consistency with programming in the classroom and group home environments. 
• Complete maintenance requests as needed for therapy equipment (assembly,  modifications, repairs). 
• Complete other duties as assigned.    

Educational, Training and Licensure Requirements

• Master's Degree in speech or related field.
• Must maintain current state license and current licensure with national organization. 
• Must successfully complete all required orientation and training conducted by Heartspring staff.
• Must maintain NCI certification. 

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform significant, prolonged, and frequent amounts of walking, standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, reaching, and kneeling.
• Regular lifting of up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.
• Sitting at a desk for long periods of time. 
• Constant use of overall vision with continuous reading and close-up work.
• Hand and finger dexterity for frequent repetitive writing, typing, grasping, reaching, and pulling.
• Hearing and talking skills in person and on the phone.

Work Environment

• Occasional exposure to infectious disease, parasites, bodily fluids, and blood-borne pathogens.
• Personal Protective equipment including masks, gloves, helmets, arm guards and leg guards- Occasionally
• Occasional exposure to all weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow/ice.
• Exposure to bodily fluid, blood-borne pathogens-Occasionally
• Exposure to physical contact from clients, including slapping, hitting, punching, kicking, etc.