School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist: Impactful Therapy

West Virginia Department of Education; West Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Upshur County Schools seeks a certified Speech-Language Pathologist to screen, assess and identify students with communication disorders that affect progress. The role includes delivering direct and indirect services in the educational setting, aligned with established IEP goals and objectives.

You will collaborate with teachers, families and school staff, maintain thorough progress records and ensure compliance with state and federal policies.

Qualifications

• Comply with state and federal laws and district procedures.
• Strong communication with students, parents and peers.
• Establish and maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Demonstrate growth in Professional Teaching Standards.
• Provide therapy to meet speech and language needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement therapy in daily activities.
• Maintain thorough, ongoing records for therapy.
• Refer students to community agencies as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess and identify students with communication disorders.
• Develop and provide direct and indirect services within the educational setting based on IEP goals.
• Assure compliance with established laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Provide a therapeutic program to meet individual student needs.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to implement therapy in daily activities.
• Maintain case records, screenings and referrals for students receiving speech services.
• Offer information, support and counseling to families when appropriate.
• Promote positive community relations through effective communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Therapy implementation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Upshur County Schools seeks a certified Speech-Language Pathologist to screen, assess and identify students with communication disorders that affect progress. The role includes delivering direct and indirect services in the educational setting, aligned with established IEP goals and objectives.

You will collaborate with teachers, families and school staff, maintain thorough progress records and ensure compliance with state and federal policies.