UPCOMING 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

 

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

 

General Description

Responsible for the identification of students with speech-language impairments, provision of speech-language services as well as collaboration with students, parents and other appropriate personnel regarding speech and language impairments and/or services.

Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in identifying students needing evaluation and/or services.
• Observes and evaluates students after referral by the school's child study or IEP committee.
• Follows all LEA and VDOE guidelines regarding special education timelines for completion and submission of written evaluations.
• Works cooperatively with school staff and parents to assist in determining appropriate and required special education or related service recommendations of speech language therapy.
• Provides services in accordance with the IEPs of those students who are identified as Speech and Language Impaired or those students receiving speech as a related service.
• Maintains ongoing and up to date documentation of all service provided and documentation required for IEP documentation and Medicaid billing.
• Participates in necessary meetings (IEP, Eligibility, Triennial, etc).
• Reports progress as determined by the student's IEP.
• Serves as a member of the Child Study Committee when appropriate.
• Manages caseload in accordance with county procedures.
• Recommends appropriate service delivery options.
• Complies with state and federal regulations.
• Alerts appropriate personnel of any IEP modifications and/or accommodations.
• Provides effective consultation to parents, teachers, administrators and other personnel.
• Attends required in-services and/or staff development.
• Pursues professional development.
• Maintains appropriate licensure.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Report Preparation:

Numerous reports are required (such as evaluations, progress reports, IEPs, etc.).


Qualifications

Working knowledge of the ethics, concepts, principles, methodologies and best practice of speech language services in the educational setting. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans. Working knowledge and understanding of special education policies and procedures at the county, state and federal levels. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with students, teachers, parents, administrators and other school personnel.

Requirements

Must hold a master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited institution and a current license in speech pathology issued by the Virginia Board of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP).

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test