Speech/Language Pathologist (2024-2025)

Greensville County Public Schools; Emporia (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Emporia, Virginia, is seeking a full-time Speech/Language Pathologist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to students with speech and language disorders. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology and be eligible for the appropriate license. Responsibilities include developing learning goals, assessing student progress, and collaborating with parents and staff. This position offers opportunities to make a significant impact in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology required.
• Experience in performing diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Familiarity with school policies and classroom procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to students with speech disorders.
• Develop learning goals and objectives for students.
• Assess and evaluate student progress.

Skills

Organizational skills

Human relations skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of speech and language diagnostic procedures

Ability to use technology in therapeutic procedures

Education

Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology

Eligibility for license with speech pathologist endorsement

Job description

Greensville County Public Schools Greensville Elementary - Emporia, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Speech/Language Pathologist (2024-2025)

Greensville County Public Schools Greensville Elementary - Emporia, Virginia Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 4954577

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 29, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Speech/Language Pathologist

Department: Instruction

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Scale: Teacher A

General Description:

Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to students with speech and language disorders in a public school setting, and provides related educational services to school‑age students. The pathologist manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student progress, and provides a variety of student monitoring and assessment activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops learning goals and objectives and guides the instructional process toward the achievement of these goals.
• Schedule and group students according to the nature and severity of their communication disorders.
• Implement screening and/or referral procedures to identify students needing a speech‑language evaluation.
• Completes diagnostic batteries to determine articulation, voice, fluency, language, and pragmatic disorders.
• Prepares reports with testing results, makes recommendations for remediation, and develops therapy plans appropriate to individual needs.
• Use materials compatible with student’s age and interests.
• Assesses the accomplishments of the student and provides progress reports.
• Counsels colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis concerning student needs and progress.
• Communicates with district staff, school staff, students, and parents.
• Utilizes equipment and materials appropriate to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and reporting.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good organizational, human relations and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of speech and language diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Good knowledge of policies and procedures of the assigned school, including rules of student conduct and classroom procedures.
• Ability to prepare and report speech and language diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Ability to use technology in therapeutic procedures.
• Ability to instruct students with speech and language disorders.
• Ability to function as a member of a school faculty while providing specialized therapeutic services to identified students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, school and District staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education, Training, and Experience Requirement:

• Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability.
• Eligible for collegiate professional or postgraduate professional license with a speech pathologist endorsement.

Physical Attributes/Demands:

Work is performed in an office, classroom environment, meeting room, or other school locations. This position requires standing/sitting for extended periods of time while instructing and/or performing other tasks. The position also requires occasional walking, bending, and lifting/carrying work‑related items weighing less than 25 pounds, such as diagnostic and instructional materials and equipment, books, and papers.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of instructional personnel.

Position Type: Full‑time

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