Speech-Language Pathologist

Join Focused Staffing Group and be a catalyst for positive change! At Focused Staffing, we don't just fill positions, we transform lives, one rockstar talent at a time. Whether you're eager to make a meaningful difference in behavioral health or dedicated to empowering students in K-12 education, our mission is to connect skilled, passionate professionals with the communities that need them most. As a leader in specialized staffing, we provide exceptional opportunities and support for every member of our team, creating lasting impact for those we serve and those who serve with us. Discover how your unique strengths can help build brighter futures across schools and behavioral health organizations nationwide.

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Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders from an accredited college or university
• Successful completion of the national certification examination for CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) from ASHA
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed by the Colorado Department of Education
• Three years of experience in a school setting, preferred

Reports To: Director of Special Education or Designee

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and comply with the legal framework for SLP services in public schools, IDEA, federal and state laws.
• Determine eligibility for special education services, need for related services, and design/ implementation of individual education plans.
• Implement pre-referral interventions, evaluate eligibility for early intervention
• Adhere to confidentiality and due process policies and procedure
• Advocate for student access and participation in general curriculum.
• Provide appropriate and accurate assessment.
• Observations and/or screenings
• Data-gathering
• Identify and select appropriate assessments
• Interpret assessment data
• Plan and develop appropriate objectives to be measured regularly
• Promote student engagement and support student participation.
• Identify appropriate classroom and environmental modifications and accommodations
• Adapt curriculum, materials, and presentation style
• Integrate appropriate equipment and/or devices
• Participate in program or curriculum development
• Identify and utilize intervention approaches
• Provide SLP services on a regular basis
• Create, communicate and sustain effective collaboration.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, teachers, and other professionals
• Teach, facilitate, coordinate, and supervise paraprofessionals, other staff, and family to ensure implementation of individual education plan
• Facilitate and/or assist in transition
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards of the practice of SLP.
• Uphold legal and ethical practices
• Recognize cultural and other biases
• Interpret literature and apply evidence-based research and practice
• Deliver SLP services in accordance with standards and policies
• Demonstrate compliance with SLP Code of Ethics
• Engage in professional development activities to support licensure requirements and/or professional goals.
• This is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities, and may be subject to change at any time, with or without notice.

Evaluation:

This position shall be evaluated in accordance with the Colorado State Model Evaluation System.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

This employer is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or related conditions in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Additional Information:

Candidates must be willing to relocate to the Colorado Springs area prior to starting. Employment is based on an annual contract aligned with the academic calendar and is subject to renewal.