Speech Language Pathology Therapist

THERAPIST/Speech Language Pathologist
Akron Public Schools
The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a Speech Language Pathologist, Job Code 024, Time Schedule 380 (190 Days), Salary Range TBD, Collective Bargaining Unit - AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.
Application must be made electronically through .
Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. Current Ohio certification, Speech Pathology;
ASHA Certification - Speech Pathology
State of Ohio Licensure - Speech Pathology
Speech and Language services provided by a speech language pathologist are provided as a supplement to the child's basic education program, either in regular education or in special education, to enable a child to access education;
Provides speech language pathology services as outlined in Ohio Department of Education Rules for Education of the Handicapped;
Follows local policies and administrative procedures to assure compliance with Federal and State rules for speech handicapped;
Identifies speech, language and hearing handicapped students, zero through twenty-one years of age, through provision of routine speech, language and hearing screening tests as determined by the Office of Special Education;
identifies type of problem articulation, language, voice, or fluency determines severity and adverse effect upon education program;
Maintains speech, language, and hearing record folders according to procedures developed by Office of Special Education for accountability and documentation;
Submits information as necessary for completion of local, state and federal reports;
Maintains and updates computer class rolls to assure accurate child information and case load accountability;
Provides a continuum of habilitating services in the least restrictive environment, including indirect services of consultation to parents and school personnel to a more intensive small group or individual remediation sections;
Provides periodic written reports consistent with the reporting schedule of the school district to the parents regarding the child's progress;
Assists as needed in the development of curriculum guide and local policy;
Serves as a consultant to classroom teacher;
Performs related duties as assigned by the building principal or the Director of Special Education.

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").