FY27: Speech Pathologist, Diamond ES, 0.4 FTE

Job Description - FY27: Speech Pathologist, Diamond ES, 0.4 FTE (260020K) Salary range: $25,836 to $52,588 based on education and experience. Benefits information is available at Summary Description The primary responsibilities include screening, evaluating and providing appropriate services to students with communication disorders (articulation, voice, language, fluency) that affect educational performance. Also included are consultation with teachers and parents and participation in Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meetings. Physical demands as required by the duties. Special requirements: must attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day per MCEA agreement. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to screen, evaluate, diagnose, and remediate communication disorders of students from birth to twenty-one years of age; develop and implement appropriate goals and objectives for each student; select and utilize therapeutic materials effectively with individuals and small groups. Good communication and human relations skills needed to implement consultative programs through classroom teachers, parents, and as a member of the local school or site-based team. Good writing and organizational skills needed to formulate concise clinical reports, develop IEPs and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and maintain complete longitudinal records for each student. Education, Training, and Experience Masters or equivalent in speech‑language pathology; coursework and demonstrated knowledge and expertise in working with communication disorders, including significant expertise in evaluation and therapeutic techniques; experience working cooperatively with professionals in related disciplines; demonstrated skill in working with parents (parent counseling, parent training, etc.); excellent oral and written communication skills, and human relations skills. Or another combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills. Certificate/license: Speech pathologists hired after October 1, 2007, are required to hold the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) license or be eligible for a provisional license. Those hired prior to that date may hold Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification in speech‑language pathology or Maryland State DHMH License. American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) desirable or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) eligible. #J-18808-Ljbffr Montgomery County Public Schools