Speech/Language Pathologist (Elementary)

HILLTOP ELEMENTARY; Aston Township (PA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Chichester School District in Aston, Pennsylvania seeks an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (Elementary) to support students with speech and language needs. You will implement IEPs, collaborate with MDT teams, and plan lessons aligned with PA standards.

The role requires diagnosing disorders, developing therapy plans, collecting progress data, and coordinating with teachers and specialists to promote student success. A Master\'s degree and PA certification are required.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Pennsylvania Certification: Speech and Language Impaired PK-12

Responsibilities

• Educate students and implement IEPs.
• Work with students with special education needs and MDT teams.
• Plan classroom lessons aligned to students' skill levels and use materials to boost academics.
• Diagnose speech/language problems using testing tools and conduct assessments.
• Prepare lessons per PA State Standards and IEPs.
• Implement adaptations for testing and assessment.
• Provide language therapy for disorders (delayed speech, stuttering, voice, articulation).
• Participate in MDT evaluation, monitor IEP progress.
• Collaborate with School Psychologist on Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Collect data and monitor progress; maintain attendance records.
• Work with teacher assistant and IEP team.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by program director.
• Keep up to date with developments in speech/language therapy.

Skills

Cultural competence

Equity focus

Multicultural environment

Child growth & development

PA Core Standards

Speech-language disorders

Lead conversations

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's Degree

PA Certification: Speech-Language Impaired PK-12

Job description

Speech/Language Pathologist (Elementary)

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Job Details

Job ID: 4473232
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Mar 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Chichester School District
Speech Language Pathologist

Key Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Responsible for the education of students and implementation of IEP's.
• Work directly with students with special education needs and teams who support these students.
• Plans classroom lessons and activities in accordance with the skill level of students; uses techniques and materials to enhance the students' academic abilities.
• Diagnoses speech/language problems utilizing a variety of testing tools; conducts formal and informal assessments.
• Prepare lessons in accord with PA State Standards and student IEPs.
• Implement adaptations for testingand assessment.
• Provides language and speech therapy to students with speech/language problems such as delayed speech and language; stuttering, voice disorders, and functional and organic articulation disorders; determines and implements the appropriate therapeutic programs.
• Participates in the MDT process of students' evaluation; assists in the development of the IEP, monitors student progress in meeting objectives and goals of the IEP.
• Collaborate withSchool Psychologist to develop Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Collect data and monitor student progress reports.
• Work effectively with teacher assistant and other members of the IEP team.
• Keep up to date attendance records and child tracking data on each enrolled student.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by programDirector.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in speech/language therapy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students and patrons of the District
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage
• Knowledge of theories and principles of normal child growthanddevelopment with emphasis on the effects of speech/language disorder on the educational performance of a child
• Knowledge of PA Core Standards and eligible content
• Knowledge ofthe special needs and methods of teaching children with speech/language disorders
• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, equipment, and literature used in individual and group treatment of a wide variety of speech/language disorders
• Ability to courageously lead conversations focused on equity, closing opportunity gaps, and equal access to technology-infused lessonsof rigor
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, outside agencies, and the public, in a multi-ethnic, multicurltural, multilingual environment
• Ability to receive and implement feedback to improve practice and systems

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• Valid Pennsylvania Certification:Speech and Language Impaired PK - 12, Speech and Hearing Disorders

Pre-employment Paperwork Requirements

• Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, FBI fingerprinting Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (ACT 168)
• School Personnel Health Record and TB test

Working Conditions

• Work schedule hours on a consistent basis
• Indoor office environment is subject to frequent interruptions
• Pushing, moving and lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of standard office equipment
• Clarity of vision at varying distances
• Verbal, auditory and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies
• Occasional kneeling, crouching and squatting
• Occasional bending, reaching and stretching
• Occasional pulling, pushing

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $54,123 Per Year
Job Categories:
Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stephanie Hallowell , Director of Pupil Services
• EDUCATION CENTER
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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