Speech-Language Pathologist - CO (2025-2026 School Year)
Speech-Language Pathologist - CO (2025-2026 School Year)
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Job Description
Position:
SpeechLanguage Pathologist
Reports to:
Principal and Director of Exceptional Student Services
Contract:
200 Days
Salary Scale:
Teacher
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Revised: 9/2010 1/2021 4/2023
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
identification and remediation of students communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possesses or qualifies for licensure with the Virginia Board of Audiology and SpeechLanguage Pathology Preferred Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA.
- Proficiency in assessing students communication skills and ability to interpret test results meaningfully.
- Ability to design implement and evaluate a comprehensive program appropriate to the educational needs of the communicatively impaired student.
- Knowledge of local state and national regulations relative to the speechlanguage impaired.
- Proficiency in public speaking and written communication to express and/or exchange ideas.
- Proficiency in the use of a variety of instructional technology and knowledge of basic augmentative and alternative communication systems.
- Emotionally mature objective and sensitive to people and their concerns.
Ability to work independently manage time efficiently and maintain good working relationships with students families staff coworkers and community agencies. - Strong understanding/appreciation of speech and language differences vs. disorders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Implement screening and/or referral procedures to identify students needing speechlanguage evaluation including conducting statemandated universal hearing screenings
- Conduct thorough speech and language evaluations as part of the eligibility determination process
- Share written reports and recommendations with the eligibility committee and participate in eligibility determination
- Develop and maintain students Individualized Education Program (IEP) including determining appropriate goals implementing therapy maintaining records and monitoring/reporting on progress
- Consult and collaborate with school faculty/staff attend all required meetings facilitate within the classroom and provide inservice education on topics relevant to communication development and impairment.
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters and take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
- Maintain appropriate state licensure
- Demonstrate good attendance and punctuality and respond to all correspondence in a professional and timely manner.
- Billing Medicaid as appropriate for services rendered to students.
- Ensure awareness of deadlines for billing eligibility IEP completion and progress reports among others.
- Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities respecting the worth dignity and individual differences of others.
- Comply with and support school division policies regulations and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Student Services and/or the Principal.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Light work lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Stand walk use hands reach with hands and arms stoop kneel or crouch.
Regular contact with staff members and administrators is required.
Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet the physical demands.
EVALUATION:
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of licensed personnel.
The above is intended to describe the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties responsibilities and requirements of this position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
