Speech and Language Pathologist - Special Education

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Kentucky; On-site; USD 41,849 - 92,510; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Kentucky is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to provide therapy and evaluations for students with speech-language disorders. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in speech language pathology and a Georgia license. Responsibilities include evaluating students, providing interventions, and collaborating with parents and staff. This role is vital in assisting students with individual learning needs and ensuring compliance with educational regulations. Competitive salary range from $41,849 to $92,510 annually is offered.

Qualifications

• Georgia Speech-Language Pathology license and/or teaching certificate is required.
• Professional work experience in speech/language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and provide speech-language therapy for students with identified impairments.
• Identify students with significant speech/language disorders.
• Participate in Response to Intervention (RTI) processes.

Skills

Knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Skills in conducting/interpreting comprehensive speech/language evaluations

Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and parents

Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members

Ability to create and deliver staff development

Ability to project and generate positive attitudes

Education

Master's degree in speech language pathology

Job description

Speech and Language Pathologist - Special Education (Job ID: 48024)

Position Type: Teacher / Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted: 9/6/2016

Location: All Schools

Closing Date: 10/16/2016

Job Code: Speech and Language Pathologist - 060085

Standard Hours: 40

Department: Special Education - 101200

Minimum Salary: $41,849.00 / Annually

Maximum Salary: $92,510.00 / Annually

License and Certification Qualifications

• Georgia Speech-Language Pathology license and/or teaching certificate.
• Valid Georgia driver's license required.

Education Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech language pathology required.

Experience Qualifications

• Professional work experience in speech/language preferred.

Skills Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements.
• Skills in conducting/interpreting comprehensive speech/language evaluations.
• Skills in providing speech-language therapy services.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and parents regarding speech-language disorders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver speech-language services to children.
• Ability to create and deliver staff development.
• Ability to project and generate positive attitudes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and provide speech-language therapy for students with identified speech-language impairments.
• Identify students with educationally significant speech/language disorders.
• Participate in Response to Intervention (RTI) for students suspected of having a language disorder.
• Receive referrals from the Student Support Team (SST) following the RTI process (initiated by staff, parents, or student).
• Complete comprehensive evaluation of all referred students.
• Complete all needed due process paperwork associated with placement of students into speech-language therapy services and maintenance of students already identified.
• Provide appropriate and effective speech-language intervention to identified students in all areas of speech-language disorders such as articulation, language, fluency, and voice.
• Communicate effectively with other school level professionals to provide the most appropriate program for identified students.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student's disabilities and progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk.
• May be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• May need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.