School-Based Speech & Language Therapist

KENT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Rock Hall (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Kent County Public Schools is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to assess, diagnose, and treat students with language disorders and speech disabilities in a school setting. You will plan and deliver individual and group therapy aligned with IEP goals.

Collaboration with the school team, participation in ARD/IEP meetings, maintaining records, and reporting progress are essential aspects of the role. This ten-month position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive

Qualifications

• Certificate, license, or other legal credential required.
• Degree(s) required in area of major study.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and teaches both individual and group speech and language therapy.
• Implements Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) for individuals who have language disorders, language-based learning disabilities, and speech disabilities based on the capacity and disability of the student.
• Evaluates students with language or speech disabilities using appropriate tests, records, observation, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Evaluates and refers when appropriate, students suspected of having handicaps in any of the areas designated in the Federal census code.
• Maintains and updates records on each student and provides written reports on the student's communication disability and progress.
• Provides counseling and guidance to parent, children, teachers, and treatment team members regarding speech and language disorders.
• Participates in school Admissions, Review and Dismissal Committee meetings and develops communication, speech and language components of IEP's.
• Consults with classroom staff in the development of speech improvement programs in the classroom.
• Assists in program and staff development activities.
• Serves committees as needed.
• Participates in appropriate staff development activities.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of special education and instructional goals and objectives of the individual student's IEP.

Job description

Kent County Public Schools is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to assess, diagnose, and treat students with language disorders and speech disabilities in a school setting. You will plan and deliver individual and group therapy aligned with IEP goals.

Collaboration with the school team, participation in ARD/IEP meetings, maintaining records, and reporting progress are essential aspects of the role. This ten-month position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive