SPED Teacher - Speech Language Pathologist

Douglas County School District; Perryton (TX); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 131.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k)

403(b)

457 retirement plans

Paid sick leave

Personal time off

Descripción de la vacante

Douglas County School District seeks a School Speech Language Pathologist to serve students in a K-21 range, providing universal, targeted, and intensive intervention. The role emphasizes collaboration with school personnel, families, and the IEP process to support academic growth, communication, and positive behavior for learning.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology and a Colorado SLP license; CCC-SLP is preferred.

Formación

• Master’s degree required in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Colorado SLP license required; CCC-SLP preferred.
• Experience with IEPs and developmental needs is expected.

Responsabilidades

• Manage student behavior in the classroom and enforce rules.
• Support students with academic problems and participate in meetings.
• Maintain records of services and progress for Medicaid/IEP documentation.
• Supervise SLP-A(s) when CCCs with ASHA are held.
• Plan and deliver instructional activities with measurable objectives.
• Utilize technology to support learning and monitor progress.

Conocimientos

Speech-Language Pathology

Case management

Collaboration

Intervention planning

Educación

Master’s Degree: Speech Pathology

Colorado School Speech Language Pathologist License

CCC-SLP (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Job Posting Title:

SPED Teacher - Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description:

Speech Language Pathologists in the Douglas County School District serve students entitled to special education services across all levels (K-21) who require universal, targeted, and intensive intervention. Candidates must have demonstrated knowledge and of speech language and social language development, behavior management within the context of the general education and special education classroom, consultation, and developmental needs of school aged children and adolescents. Additionally, candidates are responsible for assessing and providing research based intervention to students with a suspected speech language impairment. The SLP must work collaboratively to design Individual Education Programs that implement evidenced based differentiated and innovative instruction aligned to the Guaranteed Viable Curriculum (GVCs) to support academic growth, positive social relationships, functional communication, and positive behavior for learning to promote educational access. Further, applicants should have demonstrated effective case management skills; effective written and oral communication skills; the ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents; demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students and their families; demonstrated ability and desire to function as a team member. A minimum of a Masters in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Science Disorders from an accredited college. The speech language pathologist must have a Colorado School Speech Language Pathologist License. It is preferred that the SLP have a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). All applicants and District Transfers need to apply online.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.

Perform certain duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.

Maintain accurate and up to date records of every treatment/session delivered to students whether direct or indirect services. Information will be documented into either the current IEP system and/or current Medicaid system. Document all student services who are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement if current CCC’s with ASHA are held. Complete records of students’ progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.

Supervise SLP-A’s if current CCC’s with ASHA are held.

Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

Documents health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.

Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student’s performance and development.

Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.

Certifications:

Special Service Provider License - School Speech Language Pathologist - Colorado Department of Education

Education:

Master’s Degree: Speech Pathology (Required)

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Rock Canyon High School

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

20

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):

0.50

Full Salary Range:

$62,150.00 USD - $131,345.00 USD Annual

Position Salary Schedule Eligibility:

Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire

Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*.

• *All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

January 26, 2027