Speech Language Pathologist- SLP Therapist - Local or Travel, Elementary School - Sterling, VA

Speech Language Pathologist- SLP Therapist

Local or Travel contract Entire school year!

Day Shift: Mon - Fri, 7:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., with 30 minute lunch breaks

Position Overview

The Speech/Language Pathologist diagnoses and remediates speech and language problems of students and provides consultation to educational staff.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Screens for possible speech/language impairments
• Evaluates students' communication skills through formal, standardized testing and communication samples
• Gathers information from teachers and parents and completes evaluation reports
• Leads the speech/language eligibility committee and completes eligibility documentation
• Writes appropriate goals and objectives
• Schedules and groups students according to communication needs
• Plans and implements remediation activities
• Maintains ongoing records of student progress
• Conducts periodic reviews and documents progress reports and annual reports
• Provides in-service education to staff
• Consults with regular education and special education teachers
• Performs related work as required

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
• Postgraduate Professional license with endorsement in speech/language disorders or Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech Pathology license
• Competence in administering and interpreting tests and communication samples for speech/language disorders
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive education programs for students requiring communication remediation

Physical Requirements

Frequently required to sit, use hands, type, reach, see, talk and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and lift up to approximately 15 pounds.

Itinerant travel is required. Ability to drive and navigate to multiple locations occasionally within a single day is required.