Speech Language Pathologist

Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union; Brandon (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union is seeking a qualified School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess, diagnose, and treat students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in a school setting.

The SLP will collaborate with teachers, special educators, administrators, and families to develop and implement IEPs in compliance with Vermont guidelines and federal regulations, delivering evaluations and evidence-based interventions to support student progress.

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree or higher required.
• Vermont Education Quality Standards & Common Core knowledge; VT Teacher License with SLP endorsement.
• ASHA certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive speech-language evaluations and determines eligibility.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and resources.
• Manages timely documentation, progress monitoring, and IEP/EST/504 plan updates.
• Supervises paraprofessionals and SLP assistants delivering intervention plans.
• Maintains confidential student records and state reporting requirements.
• Observes and adheres to federal, state, and local policies in service delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Masters or higher

Vermont Teacher License w/ SLP endorsement

ASHA Certification

Job description

SummaryRutland Northeast Supervisory Union is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative SLP. The School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and providing treatment for students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in a school based setting. This role supports students’ communication development to enhance academic achievement, social interaction, and overall educational success. JOB SUMMARY:

SummaryRutland Northeast Supervisory Union is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative SLP. The School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and providing treatment for students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in a school based setting. This role supports students’ communication development to enhance academic achievement, social interaction, and overall educational success. The SLP collaborates with teachers, special educators, administrators, and families to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with Vermont Agency of Education guidelines and federal regulations. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, maintaining accurate documentation, delivering evidence-based interventions, and monitoring student progress. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to inclusive education practices. Knowledge of state and federal special education laws, including IDEA, is essential. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts comprehensive speech-language evaluations to determine eligibility and design appropriate, evidence-based instructional services and supports.
• Collaborates actively with multidisciplinary teams, colleagues, and outside professionals, both within and outside of RNESU, to coordinate care and resources.
• Manages timely completion of all required paperwork, including progress monitoring, IEP documentation, and regular compliance updates within EdDoc.
• Supervise, train, and support paraprofessionals and speech-language assistants to ensure accurate delivery of delegated intervention plans.
• Participates in and implements EST, 504, and IEP plans, tailoring interventions appropriately to address identified disabilities, delays, or learning differences.
• Maintains open, proactive written and verbal communication with families to foster strong partnerships and support continuous student development.
• Participates in EST functions, including meetings, referral process, screening referred students, providing supplemental support, and consulting services, as requested.
• Prepares and maintains accurate, timely, complete, effective and confidential student records and related reports as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Maintains and provides information regarding schedules, Child Count, Medicaid billing and any other mandated state reporting in a timely manner and consistent with policies and procedures of the supervisory union.
• Observes federal, state, and local policies and regulations in the delivery of speech and language services.

Qualifications

• Masters’s degree or higher
• Working knowledge of Vermont’s Education Quality Standards and the Common Core State Standards Holds or is eligible to hold a Vermont Teacher License with endorsement as speech language pathologist
• Certification with ASHA
• Experience evaluating students with language/speech challenges
• Experience providing succinct written and oral reports of student evaluation results and recommendations to team members
• Strong understanding of the IEP process and ability to develop and implement educational plans.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and community members.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.