Speech-Language Pathologist

Exempt; 7.33 Hours/Day; 200 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in speech/language pathology from an accredited institution.
• Tuberculin skin test certifying that the individual is free of contagious tuberculosis.
• In possession of a current license in speech pathology issued by the Virginia Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective remediation of students with speech/language disorders including specific therapy techniques, use of adaptive communication devices, and implementation of instructional accommodations.
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, school staff, and administrative personnel.
• Ability to effectively organize and present information, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to accurately observe, report, and record learning progress of students.

Nature of Position

• Serves up to 68 students with speech/language impairments at one or more schools.
• Develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students with speech/language impairments.
• Completes appropriate speech/language assessments to include, but are not limited to: the speech portion of the new student 60 day screening, assessment for students referred for suspected speech/language deficits, and the speech/language assessment component for students referred for comprehensive evaluations.

• Interprets and reports assessment results within designated time lines.

• Develops and presents lessons to individual students, small groups, and large groups in special and general classrooms.

• Implements techniques to facilitate language and remediate speech difficulties.

• Demonstrates classroom management techniques with groups and individual students.

• Works cooperatively with other professional staff members who are involved in the educational programming of students with speech/language impairments.

• Interprets the characteristics of students with speech/language impairments to the faculty and staff.

• Maintains a clear, concise, and timely record keeping system.

• Provides a positive educational environment for students.

• Collects data documenting the speech/language/educational progress of students.

• Serves as a resource to the student support team.

• Develops individualized behavioral plans.

• Prepares instructional materials for student use.

• Prepares classroom displays.

• Supervises students in the classroom, general school building, and community.

• Work is performed in a school environment and is subject to deadlines and frequent The employee must respond to multiple demands of a large number of students with unique and individual needs.