Long-Term Substitute Speech & Language Pathologist (SLP) - Jackson-Via Elementary School

Job Title: Long-Term Substitute Speech & Language Pathologist


Location: Jackson-Via Elementary School
Reports to: Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Anticipated Dates: August 3, 2026 until Mid-September

Summary:

A Speech & Language Pathologist is responsible for screening, identifying, assessing, and diagnosing students with articulation, fluency, voice, language, communication, swallowing, and related disabilities. The Speech/Language Pathologist is also responsible for planning and implementing appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success and providing recommendations for student placement and language skill development.

Essential Functions:

• Assess students' communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) to identify communication disorder, determine program eligibility, and develop recommendations for treatment
• Collaborate with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, other professionals, etc.) to communicate information, resolve issues, and provide services in conformance with established guidelines
• Coordinate meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g, testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, eligibilities, etc.) to present evaluation results, develop IEPs
• Develop IEPs/treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials to minimize the adverse impact of communication disorder in conformance with state and federal regulations
• Instruct eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, augmentative communication, FM systems, etc. to minimize the adverse impact of communication disorder in conformance with state and federal regulations
• Interpret medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologists' experience and goals to provide information and/or ensure that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate
• Maintain files and records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment plans, required documentation, screening results, etc.) to ensure the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. IEP's, training, team meetings, etc) to convey and/or gather information
• Prepare a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, IEPs, Medicaid billing information, reports, required documentation, etc.) to document activities, provide written reference, and/or convey information
• Provide speech and language therapy to students to minimize the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success
• Research resources and methods (e.g, intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) to determine the appropriate approach for addressing students' needs
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) to provide information and/or referral as appropriate
• Completes other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:


Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong organizational skills and to meet deadlines; apply pertinent policies, regulations and/or laws; planning and managing activities; preparing and maintain accurate records; and operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; knowledge of child growth and development; knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information; compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; specific knowledge to satisfactorily apply appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws, age appropriate activities, lesson plan requirements, community resources and stages of child development; ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate and/or classify data; use job-related equipment; flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; independent interpretation of guidelines; problem solving with equipment; ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality, exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours; ability to assess, screen, and evaluate students;

Education and/or Experience:


Master's Degree with a Virginia License with endorsement in Speech/Language Pathology is required. A candidate must maintain certification through the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Previous teaching and/or speech/language pathology experience is preferred. A candidate must be eligible to participate in school-based Medicaid billing.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:


Duties are performed in all school settings, including the classroom, gym, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting (up to 40 pounds), and other limited physical activities are required. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members, parents, and medical professionals may be required. Contacts with the community and division-level staff may require considerable tact and diplomacy.