Speech/Language Pathologist Applicant Pool

DIVISION WIDE; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 59,933 - 111,311; Full time

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a Speech/Language Pathologist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for students with speech and language disorders in Stafford, Virginia. The successful candidate will conduct evaluations, develop IEPs, and collaborate with educators and parents in support of students’ communication needs. A Bachelor’s degree and state licensing are required, along with five years of relevant experience. Competitive salary ranges from $59,933 to $111,311 annually.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national guidelines for serving speech and language impaired.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive education programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and assessments for speech-language disorders.
• Develop IEP goals and instruct students according to their needs.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Competency in administering and interpreting tests for speech and language impairments

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology

License as a speech and language pathologist issued by the Virginia Board of Health Professions

ASHA Certification

Job description

Speech/Language Pathologist Applicant Pool

Stafford County Public Schools Division Wide - Stafford, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Stafford County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 4546326

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 27, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Speech/Language Pathologist

Location: School Based

Pay Grade: Unified Salary Grade U230

Work Calendar: 200 Day Licensed

FLSA Status: Exempt

General Purpose

Under the supervision of the building administrator and Student Services, this position provides consultative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services for students with speech and language disorders.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Conducts and interprets speech-language screenings and comprehensive assessments to determine existence of disability.

• Screens all students who are new to the Division and all those referred from private schools to identify students needing speech and language evaluation through implementation of screening and/or referral procedures, for disabilities including, but not limited to, SLI, Autism, SLD, ID, OHI, ED, etc.
• Completes speech-language evaluations, and classroom observations by conducting mid-term and annual reviews, triennial evaluations, and updates short-term objectives, as required.
• Refers to a physician or other specialists, those students whose speech problems may have an organic cause.
• Obtains diagnostic information through formalized testing, analyzes this information, and assists in the determination of services according to Stafford County eligibility criteria.
• Gathers information from teachers and parents to assist in the assessment of specific student problems and attends Child Study meetings, as appropriate.
• Develops long and short-term goals for student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) with appropriate therapy plan based on written objectives.
• Instructs students in small groups or individually according to the nature and severity of their communication disorders while implementing therapy activities in a logical sequence and uses materials compatible with each student's level and interest that creates a positive environment conducive to productive therapy.
• Maintains confidential records in accordance with Stafford County records management procedures to maintain ongoing records of student's performance in order to evaluate student's progress in therapy.

Works collaboratively with parents and professionals from many other disciplines, including an interdisciplinary team, which may include teachers, physicians, audiologists, psychologists, social workers, physical and occupational therapists

• Informs staff of program services.
• Confers with parents and teachers of students enrolled in therapy.
• Provides staff development to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning communication issues.
• Provides information related to communication to parents.
• Provides training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals (teachers and paraprofessionals).
• Attends IEP Meetings, Amendment Meetings, Triennial Meetings, and attends functional behavior assessment meetings when invited.

Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford Schools

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of professional job related experience.
• Eligible to or hold a license as a speech and language pathologist issued by the Virginia Board of Health Professions.
• ASHA Certified - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Local, state, and national guidelines for serving the speech and language impaired.
• Technology and its application in relation to the therapist's responsibilities.
• The special education process and current legal mandates as related to Special Education.

Skills

• Competency in administering and interpreting tests for speech and language impairments.
• Design, implement and evaluate a comprehensive education program appropriate to the educational needs of the speech and language impaired student.

Abilities

• Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
• Organize and perform work independently
• Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
• Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work environment is primarily inside, with moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objections by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $59,933 to $111,311 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Terri Rivero
• 31 Stafford Ave
• Stafford, Virginia 22554
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]