Speech Language Pathologist

JOB TITLE: Speech-Language Pathologist LOCATION: Districtwide

WORK YEAR: 2026-2027

WORK SCHEDULE: 7.5 hours per day; workdays align with the 2026-2027 School Calendar WORK STATUS: Full-time, Exempt REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting administrators, teachers, and special education staff in providing supports and services to special education students. The school speech-language pathologist is knowledgeable about basic human communication, including swallowing processes and biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, linguistic, and cultural bases and shall incorporate into planning for students: analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information related to basic human communication and its processes; utilization of knowledge about normal development, in the identification of delayed/disordered speech and language skills; and information about the interrelated and interdependent components of communication, as related to their impact on the learner across environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and implement an appropriate service-delivery model for each identified student, based on assessment results Comply with federal, state, and local laws, rules, policies, guidelines, and/or procedures, and relevant case law Be accountable, through the collection of timely and appropriate data, and the maintaining of accurate and timely records Identify and gain access to sources of, and synthesize and translate common principles of, research and documented evidence-based and proven best practices, as related to the planning for, and the implementation of, intervention plans and strategies Adapt general and special education curriculum to meet the requirements of individual students, with regard to Colorado content standards and access skills Work collaboratively with students, general education teachers, school personnel, community, and families, to provide integrated communication services Provide culturally- and developmentally-appropriate curriculum-relevant intervention, based on identified needs, and proven effective research and practice Develop setting-appropriate intervention plans, with measurable and achievable goals, to meet identified children's/students' need(s) Maintain a safe and effective learning environment, conducive to student achievement Implement current state-of-the-art technology to maximize students' communication skills Model and demonstrate the use of augmentative/alternative/assistive technology Perform comprehensive, educationally relevant evaluations for students suspected of or at risk of a hearing disability and/or communication disorder, including articulation, fluency, voice, and language communication, as defined under IDEA eligibility guidelines. Participate in the review of data with other members of an IEP team to inform appropriate instruction and interventions based on student-identified needs. This may include providing consultation and support for students who qualify for a 504 and/or an IEP, as defined under IDEA eligibility guidelines. Case manage students identified with hearing impairments only for the purposes of the IEP process. Collaborate with school, parents, teachers, special support personnel, and relevant community agencies and professionals to ensure delivery of appropriate services to promote academic success. Knowledgeable about the principles and methods of evaluation of communication, prevention of communication, and swallowing disorders for children/students (birth-21) Familiar with child find processes and procedures. Manage and Troubleshoot hearing equipment Other duties as assigned

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

Ability to be flexible and communicate effectively. Collaborate with teachers, parents, and related personnel in case management Communicate effectively with families to maintain their involvement with the children/student's assessment and intervention team Participate in professional development opportunities, which can improve skills, and educate other professionals regarding risk factors to children/students, involving all means of communication Appreciation and acceptance of diversity. Maintains a positive attitude. Observes all district policies and procedures. Supports the Sheridan School District Strategic Plan experience Prefer applicants with experience working in a school setting, but not required. Ability to speak both English and Spanish preferred.

EDUCATION:

Master's degree in Communication Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology ASHA Certification Successfully passed a national state-approved speech-language pathologist specialty-area test; have successfully completed a practicum or internship

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION:

Must hold a Special Services license issued by CDE.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

None

SALARY:

Placement on Licensed salary schedule based upon previous teaching experience and highest degree and college credits earned after student teaching was completed. Current Board-approved Licensed Teacher Salary Schedule and Salary Placement Policy are available for review on our district website at #J-18808-Ljbffr Sylvania