Speech Language Pathologist: Evaluator - Special Education- Specialized Instruction and Early I[...]

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist: Evaluator for specialized instruction and early intervention. The successful candidate will conduct comprehensive evaluations, work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, and support the development of IEPs. Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in education and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required from a regionally accredited college.
• Two years experience in teaching or therapy.
• Two years experience administering and interpreting assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations.
• Prepare written assessments and reports for students.
• Assist in developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Skills

Excellent written and interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Ability to use technology

Communication with diverse populations

Proficiency with business technology applications

Education

Master's Degree in applicable field of education

Tools

Assessment and data analysis software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Applications will be accepted
Monday, June 16, 2025 12:00 AM -
Monday, June 23, 2025 11:59 PM
(Eastern Standard Time)

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Speech Language Pathologist: Evaluator - Special Education- Specialized Instruction and Early Intervention

Job Description

Title Code:

Speech Language Pathologist: Evaluator

To apply for this position you must currently hold the title with Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) OR have successfully completed the AACPS Human Resources Interview Panel Process.

JOB SUMMARY
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, performs comprehensive speech and language evaluation of students suspected of having a disability as defined by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Work involves the administration of tests, assessing student performance form a variety of means, including the use of work samples, psychometrics, and other assessment tools. Counsels with parents, teachers, and administration regarding student performance. Conducts conferences, completes reports, and collects relevant data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers a battery of speech and language assessments utilizing all pertinent resources.
• Administers, analyzes and interprets results of tests.
• May assist in developing draft Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students who require special education and/or related services.
• May assist in making placement recommendations in consideration of least restrictive environment.
• Prepares written assessment reports for student summarizing significant findings.
• Develops and coordinates an evaluation schedule for students recommended for assessment through the IEP process.
• Conducts follow-up conferences with parents and school staff to assist in making recommendations for further actions.
• Works with outside agencies to coordinate assessment/evaluation data.
• Works in concert with the school-based and multi-disciplinary evaluation team.
• Maintains data including but not limited to the number of students assessed, placed into special education, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Master's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college and university required.

Experience

• Two (2) years successful teaching/therapy experience required.
• Two (2) years successful experience administering and interpreting informal and formal assessments required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Excellent written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities as a member of a multi-disciplinary assessment team.
• Ability to use technology (laptops, desktops specialized assessment and data analysis software).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Speech and Language Pathologist License issued by Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers and Speech Language Pathologists required.
• Hold or be eligible for Speech and Language Pathology Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) Certification issued by American Speech-Hearing-Language Association (ASHA) required.
• Within 10 days, obtain National Provider Identifier (NPI) issued by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) required.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

Professional Organization Affiliations or Memberships
Employee must retain active enrollment, affiliations, and memberships as a condition of employment.

• Actively enrolled in Maryland Medicaid required;
• Upon receipt of NPI, immediate enrollment in Maryland Medicaid required.

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Driving:
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements
• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 1/1/2024

Established Date: 7/1/2005

Title Code: D31659

Title: PATHOLOGIST: SPEECH LANGUAGE EVALUATOR

Alternate Title: Speech Language Pathologist: Evaluator

Reports to Generic: Coordinator

Reports to Specific: COORDINATOR: BIRTH TO FIVE

ORGANIZATION

Division: Deputy Superintendent Office

Business Unit: Academics

Department: Curriculum & Instruction

Negotiated Agreement: Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: I

Days Worked: 191; 260

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Grade: TG12

ClickHERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 1 - Teachers)

Months Worked: 10;12

Hours Worked: 7.5

Job Family: Healthcare and Licensed Clinicians

Sub-Function: SLP ServicesVR#

VR#24203

Primary Location Special Education- Specialized Instruction and Early Intervention

Salary Range Please refer to the Unit I Specialist salary scale online at www.aacps.org