Two (2) Speech Language Pathologist - Itinerant

Two (2) Speech Language Pathologist – Itinerant JobID: 51850 Location: Boone County Board of Education Classification: Professional Salary/Terms: Standard 200 Day Contract. Salary based on experience and education level per BCS salary schedule. Reports to: Special Education Director Qualifications Valid Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certification (or willing to obtain) Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate Perform the job duties set forth below. Job Summary A speech language pathologist (SLP) works to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders in school age children. Duties/Responsibilities Identify children with speech-language problems Screen, appraise, and diagnose specific speech-language impairments Refer for medical/other profession attention necessary for the habilitation of children with speech language impairments Provide services for the prevention of communication impairments Provide counseling and guidance for parent, children, and teachers regarding speech-language impairments Participate in county Child Find system Participate in student assistant teams (SAT) when appropriate Participate in Eligibility, Evaluation, and Individual Education Program (IEP) Team committees Manage caseload (scheduling, grouping, and service delivery) Facilitate the implementation of assistive technology Collect and maintain documentation Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain professional certification Participate in literacy intervention models when appropriate Complete Medicaid billing as needed Maintain professional work habits Perform all other duties and responsibilities as set forth in Nicholas County Board of Education Policy and as directed by immediate supervisor or the superintendent. Equal Opportunity Employer No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Human Resources Director, Title IX Coordinator, 69 Ave B, Madison, WV 25130 #J-18808-Ljbffr