Speech And Hearing Program Director

Class Concept

Positions in this class plan and direct a program of speech and language pathology and audiological services. Employees supervise and coordinate communication services in all units and/or classrooms in the institutions and school, respectively. Work may include provision of direct speech and language or audiological evaluation and/or therapy services a small percentage of time.

Recruitment Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of psychological and sociological aspects of human development.
• Thorough knowledge of current principles, theories, and techniques used in evaluating speech and language or hearing of children and adults;
• Thorough knowledge of various types of disorders of speech, language, and hearing and their classifications, causes, and manifestations; of principles and techniques of remediation for various disorders of communication;
• Thorough knowledge of a variety of medical problems, and effect and impact on communication or of a specialized disability field such as developmental disabilities;
• Skill in organizing and supervising a staff of professionals and establishing effective communications with a wide variety of professionals to plan and implement integrated treatment services.

Minimum Education and Experience

Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist and four years of professional diagnostic and treatment experience.