FY26: Speech Pathologist (Early Childhood PEP Program) , East Silver Spring ES 1.0 FTE

Montgomery County Public Schools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech Pathologist to join their Early Childhood PEP Program. In this vital role, you will screen and evaluate students with communication disorders, providing essential services that enhance their educational performance. You will collaborate with teachers and parents, participating in IEP meetings to ensure each child's needs are met effectively. This position offers a competitive salary range, reflecting your education and experience, along with a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Masters or equivalent in speech-language pathology required.
• Experience in evaluating and remediating communication disorders.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate students with communication disorders.
• Consult with teachers and parents regarding student needs.

Skills

Screening and evaluating communication disorders

Consultation with teachers and parents

Developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

Good communication and human relations skills

Writing and organizational skills

Education

Masters in Speech-Language Pathology

Coursework in communication disorders

Job description

Job Description - FY26: Speech Pathologist (Early Childhood PEP Program), East Silver Spring ES 1.0 FTE (25001X3)

Job Specific Information:
Speech Teacher for PEP Early Childhood Program. The wage range for this position is a salary between $62,558 and $127,334 based on education & experience. For information about benefits, please follow this link: Benefits Information.

Summary Description:
The primary responsibilities include screening, evaluating, and providing appropriate services to students with communication disorders (articulation, voice, language, fluency) that affect educational performance. Responsibilities also include consultation with teachers and parents and participation in Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meetings.

Physical Demands:
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Special Requirements:
Required to attend school meetings, programs, and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Ability to screen, evaluate, diagnose, and remediate communication disorders of students, birth to twenty-one years of age; ability to develop and implement appropriate goals and objectives for each individual student and to select and utilize therapeutic materials effectively with individuals and small groups of students. Good communication and human relations skills are needed to implement consultative programs through classroom teachers and parents and to work effectively and cooperatively as a member of the local school or site-based team. Good writing and organizational skills are needed to formulate concise clinical reports, develop IEPs and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and to maintain complete longitudinal records for each student.

Education Training Experience:
Masters or equivalency in speech-language pathology; coursework and demonstrated knowledge and expertise in working with communication disorders, including significant expertise in evaluation and therapeutic techniques; experience working cooperatively with professionals in related disciplines; demonstrated skill in working with parents (i.e., parent counseling, parent training, etc.); excellent oral and written communication skills, and human relations skills. Or other combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.

Certificate License:
Speech pathologists hired after October 1, 2007, are required to hold the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) license or be eligible for a provisional license. Speech pathologists hired prior to October 1, 2007, may hold Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification in speech-language pathology OR the Maryland State DHMH License. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) desirable or CFY (Clinical Fellowship Year) eligible.