Speech Language Pathologist - District-Wide

Cherry Creek Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess and intervene for students with communication disorders, aligning services with IEP goals and district standards. The role emphasizes articulation, language, literacy, and social communication within a collaborative school setting in the Denver area.

The position requires strong assessment and intervention planning, engagement with multilingual learners, and ongoing communication with families, teachers, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
• Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License required.
• Endorsements for Speech-Language Pathologist preferred; active NPI and Health First Colorado account expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide intervention services for students with communication disorders to meet IEP goals.
• Differentiate intervention for multilingual learners and diverse student needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to support student achievement.
• Deliver differentiated interventions (small group, individual, co-teaching).
• Monitor progress and maintain documentation of IEP outcomes.
• Participate in professional learning communities to improve instruction.
• Provide phonemic awareness and literacy interventions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment & intervention

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

IEP knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree

Colorado Special Service Provider License

Endorsements: Speech/Language Pathologist

NPI & Health First Colorado account

Colorado practicum experience meeting requirements

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
• FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
• Classification Group: Cherry Creek Education Association
• Supervising Position: Principal or designee
• Pay Plan: Certified/Licensed
• Pay Range: Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule
• Last Updated: 05/31/2024
• Pay Information
• Benefits Information

JOB SUMMARY

Assess and provide intervention to ensure student success and promote an exemplary educational program which fosters achievement for all students. Develops and promotes good relations among community and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Ability to assess and provide intervention services to students who exhibit communication disorders which negatively impact their achievement as well as social functioning behavior (including articulation, receptive/expressive language, auditory processing, fluency, voice, written language and literacy), and monitor progress toward Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. (Daily, 50%)
• 2. Familiarity of diagnostic assessment practices to differentiate between language difference versus language disorder for Multilingual Learners. (Yearly, 10%)
• 3. Strong knowledge of content area, teaching methods, learning styles and educational research related to special education students of all levels and abilities. (Yearly, 10%)
• 4. Strong classroom management, communication, organization and planning skills. (Daily, 5%)
• 5. Demonstrate problem-solving and collaboration skills with students, teachers, staff, special education teams, parents and administrators. (Daily, 5%)
• 6. Willing to support and actively participate in a professional learning community to positively impact achievement and differentiate instruction based on the needs of students. (Weekly, 5%)
• 7. Demonstrate an ability to provide differentiated intervention (e.g. small group, individual services, co-teaching, push-in, trans-disciplinary models, etc.) to students with a range of communication needs (e.g. service cognitive delays, Autism Spectrum Disorders, learning disabilities, serious emotional disabilities, speech language eligible students, and other related speech/language needs). (Daily, 5%)
• 8. Knowledge of phonemic awareness and literacy interventions (i.e.; multi-sensory reading, reading comprehension, etc). (Daily, 5%)
• 9. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. (Daily, 5%)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Master's degree
• Student teaching/practicum/internship experience that meets or exceeds Colorado's requirements
• Hold a valid Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License.
• Endorsements/Licenses:Speech/Language Pathologist
• Hold an active National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) account and provide NPI and Health First Colorado account information to the Office of Human Resources and the District
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic organizational skills
• Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement
• Ability to assume leadership in the development and communication of programs and curriculum
• Ability and desire to work as a team member
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to serve as a role model and an innovative and creative learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge that stays on the cutting edge of instructional practice and pedagogy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending and reachingOccasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Speaking and hearing
• Visual concentration
• Eye/hand coordination
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• Varying levels of noise
• May work outdoors when monitoring student activities
• Normal school district environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses,endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• Proficiency in using technology.