Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist

Location: To be determined Terms of Employment: 10 month employee - temporary if hired after contractual start date for teachers Reports to: Building Principal Salary: Current teacher salary schedule Minimum Qualifications: Licensure is required of all Speech-Language Pathologists in the State Eligibility for Licensure Master's Degree Clinical Practicum National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology Temporary Licensure Available for CFY Candidate Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Participate in the planning and provision of speech and language therapy for children that includes assistive technology, augmentative communication, social language development, articulation, voice, oral motor, feeding, delayed receptive and language. Perform appropriate diagnostic and evaluative testing. Present well-constructed, thoughtful, thorough, insightful reports related to completed assessments and observations of students. Responsible for the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) and related documentation for speech and language services. Maintain adequate records of treatment and data of the IEP objectives for the students being served. Participate in the screening and identification of students. Meet with parents and advise them of their child's areas of need and progress of development. Make recommendations for the level and frequency of services as related to the areas of need in the IEP. Work with and assist other team members with providing necessary carry-over of strategies and skills into all other areas of the students learning opportunities. Assist individuals in understanding the types and severity of communication disorders. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Standard Requirements: Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment Tuberculin Test and physical Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck Application Procedures Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered. Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io