Speech-Language Pathologist

ServingSchools; Vassalboro (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassalboro Community School is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide assessment and therapy for students with communication disorders. The role involves identifying needs, planning treatment, and coordinating services with families and school staff.

The candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, Maine licensure, and CHRC; participate in IEPs and team meetings; and maintain accurate records and reporting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology with CCC-SLP required.
• Maine licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist required.
• Must pass Maine CHRC background check.

Responsibilities

• Assesses students' communication skills to identify disorders and inform treatment.
• Collaborates with parents, teachers, physicians, and staff to coordinate services.
• Coordinates meetings for evaluation results, IEPs, and training.
• Develops treatment plans and educational materials to minimize impact of disorders.
• Instructs staff on use of assistive devices and therapy techniques.
• Implements communication technologies to support student learning.
• Maintains comprehensive student records and reports.

Skills

Articulation and language assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Parent/teacher communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP (CCC-SLP)

Maine Speech-Language Pathologist license

Job description

• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
• This person must hold a valid Speech Pathologist license as issued by the Maine State Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology.
• Must have Maine Criminal History Record Check (CHRC).

Vassalboro Community School

Speech-Language Pathologist

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
• This person must hold a valid Speech Pathologist license as issued by the Maine State Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology.
• Must have Maine Criminal History Record Check (CHRC).

Reports To

Special Education Director & Building Leader

Performance Responsibilities

• Assesses students' communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, maintenance personnel, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
• Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.
• Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
• Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist's experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
• Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, Mainecare billing, reports, required documentation, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provides speech and language therapy to students for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success.
• Other job-related duties as assigned by the Special Ed Director or Building Leader.

Terms of Employment

School year. Salary and work year to be established by the School Committee and Superintendent.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Committee's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Equal Opportunity

The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student's body diversity.

The selection of all employees by the School Department will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.

Criminal Background Check

All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a log-in and create an account and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting