Speech Language Pathologist

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools seeks a Speech & Language Pathologist to support students in developing communication for academic and social success. You will evaluate disorders, develop IEPs, and collaborate with teachers to apply therapy gains in the classroom.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology, State Department of Education endorsement in Speech Pathology, and ASHA certification preferred. The role emphasizes professional growth, ethics, and district policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Speech Pathology.
• Certification by the State Department of Education with endorsement in Speech Pathology.
• ASHA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluation of students with communicative disorders.
• Evaluates and diagnoses speech and language disorders.
• Develops and implements individualized education plans (IEPs) for therapy.
• Develops service delivery models to meet student needs.
• Refers students to other professionals and community agencies.
• Consults with teachers to transfer therapy gains to classroom activities.
• Provides information and guidance to parents/guardians.
• Maintains records for students evaluated and receiving services.
• Informs administrators and team of program developments and progress.
• Coordinates services with other school programs.
• Demonstrates written and oral communication proficiency.
• Ensures adherence to district policies and regulations.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Superintendent.

Education

Master’s Degree or higher in Speech Pathology

State endorsement in Speech Pathology

ASHA certification (preferred)

Job description

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Speech & Language Pathologist

SUPERVISES: Programs and personnel to be determined by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

JOB GOAL: To enable students to develop communication skills needed to achieve their maximum academic and social potential

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree or higher in Speech Pathology, minimum of three years of successful teaching/clinical experience and such alternatives to the above qualification as the Board might find appropriate and acceptable. Certification by the State Department of Education with endorsement in Speech Pathology. Preferably, certification in speech pathology by the American Speech and Hearing Association.

REPORTS TO: Local School Administrator(s) and assigned District Administrator.

SALARY: To be determined commensurate with local salary matrix, credentials, and experience.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

1. Conducts evaluation of students with communicative disorders.


2. Evaluates and diagnoses speech and language disorders.


3. Develops and implements individualized education plans to meet the unique needs of each student receiving therapy service.


4. Develops appropriate service delivery models to meet the needs of students.


5. Refers students to other professional and community agencies.


6. Consults with classroom teachers and other school personnel to facilitate carry-over of therapy gains into classroom activities.


7. Provides information, support, and guidance to parents/guardians and families.


8. Assists teachers in the identification of children with communicative disorders.


9. Maintains records for students evaluated and receiving services.


10. Informs administrators and other members of the educational team of program developments and student progress.


11. Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.


12. Coordinators services with other school programs.


13. Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.


14. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.


15. Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in this position must have the ability to:

1. Sit for extended periods of time.


2. Enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone.


3. See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aides.


4. Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone.


5. Speak so that others may understand at normal levels and on the telephone.


6. Stand, walk and bend over, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull and move, lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds at waist height.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employees in this position will be required to work indoors in a standard office environment and come in direct contact with PCBOE central staff, district staff, and the public.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of contract and salary to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Administrators.