Speech & Language Pathologist - Special Education - 2024-25 School Year

Responsible for diagnosing speech and language disorders and for providing professional services to students through assessment, planning, goal development and provision of appropriate intervention services designed to enable students to access the general education curriculum.

• Maintains a working knowledge of Response to Intervention and participating as assigned with the school team to plan and implement interventions at all tier levels according to student need;
• Assesses, screens, and evaluates students and effectively shares results with parents and educational staff, and participates in the eligibility determination process in accordance with state and school division requirements and best practice;
• Develops and implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with Speech/Language Impairment and assists with IEPs for students with speech/language as a related service, on an annual basis or according to requirements;
• Responsible for hearing screenings according to state regulations and school division policy;
• Complies with all Medicaid requirements for school-based claiming, including obtaining written Medicaid consent from parents of all students served and timely filing of claims that meet Medicaid standards;
• Demonstrates knowledge of child growth and development and individual student needs by providing relevant instruction according to the IEP, Personalized Learning Plan, and educational best practices;
• Develops and maintains a physical environment and psychological climate in the classroom that is conducive to effective student learning;
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request;
• Meets and instructs students in the locations and at the time designated using materials, instructional techniques, and resources in accordance with school division curriculum, special education policies and procedures, and recommended best practices;
• Provides consultative services for school staff by sharing and demonstrating specific techniques and working with school teams to facilitate relevant and consistent interventions for targeted students;
• Establishes a system of documentation that is measurable, accountable, and that conforms to state and school division policy;
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules and administrative regulations, and maintains responsibility for student discipline and safety;
• Maintains records and information concerning individual students in the prescribed confidential manner and using the records and information only for the purposes for which they are maintained, according to FERPA guidelines;
• Attends meetings and staff development as requested by the principal and Department of Special Services;
• Arranges for purchase of necessary instructional supplies for speech and language services and maintains an inventory of supplies;
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships with administrative and school staff;
• Follows required policies and procedures outlined in the Special Education Procedure Manual;
• Performs related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with school division policies and procedures.

Ability to assess, screen, and evaluate students; ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with administrative and school staff; knowledge of child growth and development; Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must have a valid Virginia License issued by the Virginia Department of Education with an endorsement in Speech/Language Pathology PreK-12. (Requires a Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited institution, or a current license in Speech/Language Pathology issued by the Virginia Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology). Must maintain certification through the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP). Must be eligible to participate in school-based Medicaid claiming.

Duties performed in all school settings including classrooms, gym, auditorium, recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting (up to 40 pounds), and other limited physical activities are required. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members, parents and medical professionals may be required. Contacts with community and division-level staff may require considerable tact and diplomacy.

Performance will be evaluated on ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.