Speech Language Pathologist

Chesterfield County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 65,102 - 113,971; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to identify students with speech-language impairments and provide services in line with IEPs. You will collaborate with families, teachers and other professionals to deliver effective therapy and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in speech-language pathology and a BASLP license with Virginia licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology and BASLP license.
• Experience with identifying, evaluating and providing SLP services in educational settings.
• Strong understanding of IEP processes, eligibility and related service delivery.
• Ability to collaborate with families, teachers and administrators to support student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Identify students needing speech-language evaluations or services.
• Provide SLP services per IEPs and maintain documentation and billing records.
• Participate in IEP, eligibility and triennial meetings and report progress.
• Supervise graduate students, CFY-SLPs or SLPA as assigned.
• Comply with state and federal regulations and maintain licensure.

Skills

SLP ethics

IEP development

Communication

Decision making

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

General Description

Responsible for the identification of students with speech-language impairments, provision of speech-language services, and collaboration with students, parents and other appropriate personnel regarding speech and language impairments and/or services.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in identifying students needing evaluation and/or services.
• Observes and evaluates students after referral by the school’s child study or IEP committee.
• Follows all LEA and VDOE guidelines regarding special education timelines for completion and submission of written evaluations.
• Works cooperatively with school staff and parents to assist in determining appropriate and required special education or related service recommendations of speech language therapy.
• Provides services in accordance with the IEPs of students identified as Speech and Language Impaired or receiving speech as a related service.
• Maintains ongoing and up-to-date documentation of all service provided, including documentation required for IEP and Medicaid billing.
• Participates in necessary meetings (IEP, Eligibility, Triennial, etc.).
• Reports progress as determined by the student’s IEP.
• Serves as a member of the Child Study Committee when appropriate.
• Manages caseload in accordance with county procedures.
• Recommends appropriate service delivery options.
• Complies with state and federal regulations.
• Alerts appropriate personnel of any IEP modifications and/or accommodations.
• Provides effective consultation to parents, teachers, administrators and other personnel.
• Attends required in–services and/or staff development.
• Pursues professional development.
• Maintains appropriate licensure.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Supervises graduate students, Clinical Fellows or Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPA) according to department and ASHA/BASLP guidelines.
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

Budgetary Responsibility: N/A

Report Preparation: Numerous reports are required (evaluations, progress reports, IEPs, etc.).

Equipment Operation: Utilizes personal computer, general office equipment and specialized equipment pertaining to the job assignment. Proficient in the use of basic computer programs and assistive technology.

Contacts: Ongoing contact with all levels of CCPS personnel, students and parents and various outside agencies for the purpose of identification and provision of speech and language services.

Work Direction: N/A

Supervision: Possible opportunities to supervise graduate students, CFY‑SLPs and/or SLPAs.

Decision Making: High level of independent decision making.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting up to 25 pounds. Physical agility to drive, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Occasional lifting of objects up to 40 pounds and moving of students weighing up to 150 pounds with assistive equipment may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchair and other mechanical devices may be necessary. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a public school setting, typically in classrooms, gym, cafeteria, auditorium and recreational areas. The noise level is moderate to loud. Occasional exposure to potentially infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens is necessary.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the ethics, concepts, principles, methodologies and best practice of speech language services in the educational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans.
• Working knowledge and understanding of special education policies and procedures at the county, state and federal levels.
• Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with students, teachers, parents, administrators and other school personnel.
• Must hold a master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited institution and a current license in speech pathology issued by the Virginia Board of Audiology & Speech‑Language Pathology (BASLP).
• Background investigations/tests required: FBI Criminal History Investigation, State Police Criminal History Investigation, Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation, Tuberculosis Screening/Test.

Additional Job Requirements

Compensation: $65,102.16 - $113,971.54. Hours: 8 days per year, 200 hours per day.

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a range of benefits. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full‑time and part‑time employee status.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.