This is a 200 day position.

Job Title:          Speech-Language Pathologist

FLSA Status:    Exempt                                                Employment Status: Classified

License Required:      Yes

(VA Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)

Reports to:       Director of Special Education Services

Summary

A speech language pathologist assesses and provides therapy to children who have a communication disability.  This may include difficulties with articulation, language, voice, fluency or swallowing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. 

• Provide a therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of speech and language impaired children.
• Provide a thorough assessment of speech and language development.
• Complete reports and IEPs accurately and within the set timelines.
• Keep thorough ongoing records for the students receiving services.
• Serve as a member of the various committees to address the needs of students.
• Work in a manner which ensures accountability, confidentiality and compliance to all federal, state and district guidelines.
• Provide information and training for school staff and parents on speech and language topics.
• Conduct screenings and consultations with parents, teachers and students.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the superintendent, or designee.

Qualifications

• An understanding of speech and language development in children.
• A working knowledge of assessment instruments and therapy techniques.
• Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences and professional literature.
• Ability to work with and cooperate with staff at all levels.

Education and/or Experience

VDOE:  Effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, in order to practice speech-language pathology in Virginia public schools, an individual must hold an active five-year, renewable license with a valid endorsement in speech-language pathology or a current, valid license in speech-language pathology issued by the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Effective July 1, 2015, in order to practice speech-language pathology in Virginia public schools, an individual shall hold a current, valid school speech-language pathologist license issued by the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

Training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with children.

Language Skills

Is articulate and can adapt communication and presentation style to meet the needs of all people.

Reasoning/Other Abilities

Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with all employees

Self-motivated worker

Dependable

Physical Demands

Work involves limited physical tasks and may involve operation of office equipment.  Above-average amount of walking, bending, standing, stooping, and lifting in a school environment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Evaluation

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of licensed personnel.