Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech/Language Pathologist

Exempt; 7.33 Hours/Day; 200 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech/language pathology from an accredited institution.
• Tuberculin skin test certifying that the individual is free of contagious tuberculosis.
• In possession of a current license in speech pathology issued by the Virginia Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective remediation of students with speech/language disorders including specific therapy techniques, use of adaptive communication devices, and implementation of instructional accommodations.
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, school staff, and administrative personnel.
• Ability to effectively organize and present information, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to accurately observe, report, and record learning progress of students.

Nature of Position

• Serves up to 68 students with speech/language impairments at one or more schools.
• Develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students with speech/language impairments.
• Completes appropriate speech/language assessments to include but are not limited to: the speech portion of the new student 60-day screening, assessment for students referred for suspected speech/language deficits, and the speech/language assessment component for students referred for comprehensive evaluations.
• Interprets and reports assessment results within designated timelines.
• Develops and presents lessons to individual students, small groups, and large groups in special and general classrooms.
• Implements techniques to facilitate language and remediate speech difficulties.
• Demonstrates classroom management techniques with groups and individual students.
• Works cooperatively with other professional staff members who are involved in the educational programming of students with speech/language impairments.
• Interprets the characteristics of students with speech/language impairments to the faculty and staff.
• Maintains a clear, concise, and timely record keeping system.
• Provides a positive educational environment for students.
• Collects data documenting the speech/language/educational progress of students.
• Serves as a resource to the student support team.
• Develops individualized behavioral plans.
• Prepares instructional materials for student use.
• Prepares classroom displays.
• Supervises students in the classroom, general school building, and community.
• Work is performed in a school environment and is subject to deadlines. The employee must respond to multiple demands of a large number of students with unique and individual needs.

In addition to the base salary listed below, this position is eligible for an advanced degree stipend.

Educational Stipend Details (Conditions Apply)

• Master's Degree: $3,500/Year
• Master's Degree + 30 Hours: $5,400/Year
• Doctoral Degree: $7,800/Year