Part-Time and Temporary; 6 Hours/Day Maximum
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters 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 Health Professions 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 IDEA federal regulations and Virginia state regulations and guidelines.
- Ability to work effectively with students parents school staff and administrative personnel.
- Ability to effectively organize and present information both orally and in writing.
- Ability to accurately observe assess report and record learning progress of students.
Nature of Position
- Provides direct and indirect speech and language services to students with various disabilities at one or more schools.
- Completes appropriate child find activities and speech/language evaluations to include but not limited to 60 day screenings assessment for students referred for suspected speech/language deficits and the speech/language assessment component for students referred for comprehensive evaluations.
- Develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students with speech/language impairments.
- Interprets and reports assessment results within designated timelines.
- 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 Special Education Committee.
- 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 interruptions. The employee must respond to multiple demands of a large number of students with unique and individual needs.