Elementary Speech-Language Pathologist: Empower Students

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Midfield (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Midfield City Board of Education seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide services to students, diagnose and treat speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments, and support communication goals within the school setting.

The role requires Alabama certification, a master’s degree, and collaboration with teachers, specialists, and families; it emphasizes assessment, therapy plans, and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama certification in speech/language pathology.
• Master’s degree in speech/language therapy or communication disorders.
• Experience in a school setting with diverse disabilities.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Effective interpersonal skills and collaboration with varied groups.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, plan, and report.
• Meet suitability criteria under Alabama Child Protection Act.
• Such alternatives as state, federal and local law and the Board may require.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its goals.
• Resources staff in developing a balanced oral communication program.
• Provides therapy to meet individual communication needs.
• Guides teachers in observing and referring speech and language impairments.
• Performs comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of speech and language issues.
• Refers individuals to external agencies when appropriate.
• Implements individualized therapy programs for students.
• Collaborates with teachers to integrate therapy into daily activities.
• Provides information and consultation to parents and families.
• Offers in-service education and acts as a consultant on communication topics.
• Keeps thorough records for students receiving services.
• Uses SETS to maintain referred and eligible student information.
• Works with teams to identify and plan IEPs for communication needs.
• Implements assistive technology devices/plans.
• Provides social skills training for students.
• Plans with teachers on communication problem areas.
• Maintains ongoing communication with staff.
• Complies with regulations regarding records and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with staff

Technology to communicate and manage

Education

Master’s degree in speech/language therapy or communication disorders

Valid Alabama certification in speech/language pathology

Tools

SETS

Assistive technology

Job description

Midfield City Board of Education seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide services to students, diagnose and treat speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments, and support communication goals within the school setting.

The role requires Alabama certification, a master’s degree, and collaboration with teachers, specialists, and families; it emphasizes assessment, therapy plans, and compliance with regulations.