School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Ashford (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston County Schools is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to support students with language, speech, and hearing needs in the school setting. The role includes screenings, evaluations, therapy, and participation in IEP processes.

The position requires a Master's degree and Alabama state certification, with adherence to confidentiality and ethical guidelines. A collaborative team environment and opportunities for professional growth are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possess and maintain proper certificate as required by the Alabama State Department of Education.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
• Organizes and conducts language, speech, and hearing screenings in the schools, as directed.
• Evaluates students for speech-language services through use of standardized tests.
• Selects children with clinical communicative disorders for enrollment in therapy.
• Consults with principals and teachers regarding scheduling student therapy.
• Coordinates the Language, Speech, and Hearing Services Program with other school programs.
• Prescribes and implements speech-language therapy for designated students.
• Provides individual and/or group therapy for children with language, speech, or hearing disorders.
• Participates as requested in IEP development, implementation, and meetings.
• Provides information to teachers about student therapy progress.
• Provides consultative services to regular or special classroom teachers, curriculum specialists, and parents and disseminates information on communicative skills development, special materials, and procedures to be used in helping children develop appropriate communicative behaviors.
• Recommends classroom speech improvement plans.
• Maintains required records regarding children's progress in therapy.
• Conveys needs of assigned students to classroom teachers.
• Meets with parents as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
• Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
• Maintains and submits required reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
• Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a team member.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Assessment data interpretation

Tech for reporting

Punctual attendance

Curriculum knowledge

Learning styles

Planning activities

Student achievement analysis

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

State certificate

Background clearance

Job description

Houston County Schools is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to support students with language, speech, and hearing needs in the school setting. The role includes screenings, evaluations, therapy, and participation in IEP processes.

The position requires a Master's degree and Alabama state certification, with adherence to confidentiality and ethical guidelines. A collaborative team environment and opportunities for professional growth are emphasized.