Immediate: Speech Pathologist, Arcola ES, 0.2 FTE

Montgomery County Public Schools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 13,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a Speech Pathologist at Arcola Elementary School to deliver speech-language services for students with diverse needs. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and families, data-driven instruction, and culturally responsive practice in an equitable learning community.

The incumbent will screen, evaluate, and provide appropriate services to students birth to twenty-one, developing goals and implementing therapeutic techniques within a team setting.

Qualifications

• Masters or equivalency in speech-language pathology, with licensure eligibility.
• Demonstrated skill in evaluation and remediation of communication disorders; ability to work with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, diagnose, and remediate communication disorders in students.
• Consult with teachers and parents; participate in IEP team meetings.
• Develop and implement individualized goals and therapy plans; maintain longitudinal records.

Skills

Screening

Evaluation

Diagnosis

Remediation

IEP collaboration

Report writing

Education

Masters in Speech-Language Pathology

MD/DHMH license eligibility

ASHA CCC desirable

MSDE certification acceptable

Job description

Job Description - Immediate: Speech Pathologist, Arcola ES, 0.2 FTE (26006D2)

Job Description

Immediate: Speech Pathologist, Arcola ES, 0.2 FTE

Job Specific Information :

Arcola Elementary School is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Speech Pathologist to join our team in a linguistically and culturally diverse learning community. The ideal candidate is committed to supporting student growth through high-quality speech and language services, strong collaboration with staff and families, and culturally responsive practices. Candidates should be passionate about inclusive education, data-driven instruction, and fostering positive relationships with students across varied backgrounds and abilities. Arcola values innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to equity as we work together to ensure success for every student.The wage range for this position is 20% of a salary between $64,591 and $131,472 based on education & experience. For information about benefits, please follow this link.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

MCPS Official Job Description

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. Also included in the responsibilities is 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 needed in order 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 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; course work 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.