Speech Language Pathologist - PreK at Seaford High School - 2026-2027 School Year

Speech Language Pathologist - PreK at Seaford High School - 2026-2027 School Year

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Works with students with speech disorders (difficulty producing speech sounds correctly or fluently or has problems with his or her voice or resonance) Works with students with language disorders (trouble understanding others or sharing thoughts, ideas, and expressive language) These language disorders may be spoken or written and may involve the form (phonology, morphology, syntax), content (semantics), and/or use (pragmatics) of language in functional and socially appropriate ways. Works with students with Social communication disorders (trouble with the social use of verbal and nonverbal communication). These disorders may include problems (a) communicating for social purposes (e.g., greeting, commenting, asking questions), (b) talking in different ways to suit the listener and setting, and (c) following rules for conversation and story-telling. All individuals with autism spectrum disorder have social communication problems. Social communication disorders are also found individuals with other conditions, such as traumatic brain injury. Works with students with Cognitive-communication disorders (problems organizing thoughts, paying attention, remembering, planning, and/or problem-solving.) These disorders usually happen as a result of a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or dementia, although they can be congenital. Works with Swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder or progressive neurological disorders. Work with students who don't have speech, language, or swallowing disorders, but want to learn how to communicate more effectively (e.g., work on accent modification or other forms of communication enhancement). Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent.