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)
Job Description of Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Assist in evaluating/screening students referred for possible speech therapy services
Attend staffings and/or IEPs for students referred as needed
Assist in developing appropriate goals and objectives for students
Plan and conduct activities to achieve objectives with frequency of service determined by the IEP team.
Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom activities
Supervise and evaluate speech therapy para educators.
Provide appropriate training for speech therapy paraeducators.
Attend school/student improvement teams as a consultant when requested.
Complete and submit all required special education forms/paperwork in a timely manner and as required by the special education administration, including progress reports and daily Medicaid documentation
Monitor and re-evaluate student needs as necessary.
Attend appropriate professional development and convention activities. Report results of meetings to appropriate groups or for submission of Professional Development points toward the IPDP.
Ensure students with speech therapy needs receive the appropriate services, including performing additional duties necessary that might not be listed above.
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