Speech Language Pathologist (Interim Service Provider)

Position Summary Title: Speech Language Pathologist Title Code: D31663 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 Provides comprehensive speech‑language services including assessment, therapy, and instruction for students with speech‑language disabilities in their natural environments. Serves as a member of the school Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) team. Consults and collaborates with other school personnel in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of services provided. The position may be 10 or 12 months depending on assignment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides therapy instruction to students with speech/language disabilities as stated in the IEP and the IFSP, and leads teaching assistants who support the instruction of students with communication disabilities. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and group instruction to meet the needs of each student. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to achieve a functional learning atmosphere. Consults and confers regularly with colleagues regarding the educational, social, physical, or emotional goals and objectives of students. Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis utilizing tests, measurements, and observation skills and/or modified‑adapted assessment devices. Conducts speech/language assessments as part of a comprehensive evaluation and provides progress reports as required. Assists in the planning and development of student IFSPs/IEPs. Provides consultation and support to other service providers regarding implementation of IFSPs/IEPs and reasonable modification. Facilitates the implementation of special education and related services in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and assists in organizing and implementing a continuum of appropriate services in the LRE. Completes all necessary paperwork for billable medical assistance services. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records and case files as required by program regulations, Board policies, and federal, state, and local laws. Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings, parent conferences, and IEP/IFSP meetings and professional development. Provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives, methods of instruction, and consults regarding materials of instruction (MOI), equipment, and instructional strategies appropriate for students with speech/language disabilities. Travels throughout the county to provide services in home, community, and school‑based settings during normal business hours. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Master's Degree in an applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college and university required. Experience Clinical Fellowship (CF) and/or Speech Language Pathology experience required. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics Knowledge of current trends, research, principles, and practices of Speech‑Language Pathology as applied to children and the school setting. Knowledge of school system organization and operation. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, school staff, and medical agency personnel and to gain their confidence and cooperation. Ability to interpret and provide/supervise appropriate speech/language services within an educational environment. Demonstrated ability to develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning. Demonstrated ability to engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skill, and experience to support their child’s education experience. Ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse communities. Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners. Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications such as video/web conferencing and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint). Licenses and Certifications Hold or be eligible for a Speech and Language Pathologist License issued by the Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers and Speech Language Pathologists. Hold or be eligible for a Speech and Language Pathology Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) issued by the American Speech‑Hearing‑Language Association (ASHA). Within 10 days, obtain National Provider Identifier (NPI) issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Hold or be eligible for a Driver’s License (DL) Class C Non‑Commercial issued by Maryland or the State of Legal Residence. Daily access to reliable transportation. Driving Requirements Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position. Personal vehicle required. Professional Organization Affiliations or Memberships Actively enrolled in Maryland Medicaid required. Upon receipt of NPI, immediate enrollment in Maryland Medicaid required. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Physical Demands Standing Walking Sitting Using hands to handle or feel Pinching (fine motor skills) Wrist deviation Keyboarding Pushing Pulling Reaching (with hands and/or arms) Climbing (ascend/descend) Balancing Stooping Kneeling Crouching Crawling Bending Twisting Squatting Talking Hearing Tasting Smelling Repetitive motions Eye/hand/foot coordination Driving As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. Work Environment Location Office, school, or similar indoor environment Outdoor environment Street environment (near moving traffic) Construction site Confined space In the community (homes, businesses, etc.) Warehouse environment Shop environment Temperature change Exposure Wet or humid conditions (non‑weather related) Outdoor weather conditions Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) Work near moving mechanical parts Work in high, precarious places Communicable diseases Fumes or airborne particles Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste Risk of electrical shock Work with explosives Risk of radiation Vibration Travel Requirements Day travel within the county to provide services in home, community, and school‑based settings. #J-18808-Ljbffr