What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)?
Speech - Language Pathologist (10 month)
Position Overview
Students in our district need your expertise, passion, and leadership. We are looking for highly motivated and skilled Speech-Language Pathologists to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public-school students, parents, families, principals, teachers, and the school community. Is this you?
Job Overview :
The Speech-Language Pathologist supports the student’s ability to derive full benefits from the district’s educational program. The scope of work has impact through the Office of Teaching and Learning in the Public Schools of the District of Columbia. The Speech-Language Pathologist will eliminate, reduce, and / or provide compensatory strategies in the area of speech and language development. Clinical Fellows are welcome!
This position is a safety-sensitive position. As a result, throughout employment this position will be subject to the Employee Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. The Speech-Language Pathologist (10-month) will report to the Manager, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and / or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides online and / or in-person direct and indirect clinical services to students who have been diagnosed with an academically-based communication disorder in areas of articulation, languages, voice, and / or fluency.
- Provides and completes on-line or in-person comprehensive diagnostic assessments of speech, voice, and language impairments; and determines the presence / absence of a specific communication disorder which adversely impacts academic progress.
- Serves as a resource to school staff members by developing a balanced program for oral communication and speech, language, and literacy development.
- Provides direct / indirect service to students diagnosed with a swallowing disorder as it relates to the educational environment.
- Provides an implemented therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of students with diagnosed communication impairment.
- Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
- Assists in proper referrals of students to agencies and specialists in the community, as appropriate.
- Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students’ needs and correct existing speech or language impairments.
- Compiles case history data on those cases where additional family history, health history, and early developmental history are deemed appropriate.
- Maintains all documents required to file Medicaid claims, including the documentation of students’ progress according to DCPS Policy and Procedure.
Qualifications
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologists must meet the following Education and Experience Requirements :
Clinical Fellow Candidates must meet the following Education and Experience Requirements :
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