Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology or related field
Virginia license through VaDHP, Board of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
Responsibilities
Evaluate students for speech and language issues to assess severity
Complete necessary paperwork for student eligibility for special education services
Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students
Provide speech and language therapy based on student needs and guidelines
Consult with teachers about eligible students for special education services
Document therapy notes for Medicaid reimbursement
Screen students for speech and language concerns as required by Virginia regulations
Benefits
Professional development opportunities for faculty
Collaborative work with diverse special education teams
Consultation with parents for home activity recommendations
Engagement in interdisciplinary activities including communication support and feeding programs
Full Job Description
Position Open Until Filled
General Description: The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, assists in identification of, and treats students with speech, language, voice, or fluency disorders to facilitate the development of communication in relation to their educational programming.
Essential Responsibilities:
Evaluates students referred with speech and/or language concerns to determine area(s) of involvement and degree of severity
Follows the timelines and completes the appropriate paperwork for determining students' eligibility for special education services under the federal disability category of Speech Language Impairment (SLI) or the need for speech/language therapy as a Related Service
Develops and proposes appropriate Individualized Education Plans for identified students to the team and implements the plan according to state and local regulations
Provides speech and/or language therapy according to the needs of the students and the state and local guidelines
Consults with teachers regarding the students who have been found eligible for special education services under the federal disability category of SLI or who receive speech/language therapy as a Related Service
Enter therapy notes into the Medicaid system for reimbursement to the school division, as appropriate
Screens students in the school division for speech/language concerns per Virginia requirements
Works as part of an interdisciplinary team for students who have multiple disabilities; this could include the consultation when the team needs guidance with facilitating language in the classroom, developing and/or training for the use of an augmentative or alternative communication system, or developing and implementing a feeding program, as appropriate
Develops or recommends home activities and consults with parents, as necessary
Observes classrooms, as requested, to provide suggestions for addressing classroom-based speech/language concerns or concepts
Presents professional development opportunities for school faculty, as warranted
Provides information or reports to the Office of Special Education, as requested
Performs related duties as required or assigned
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree
Virginia license through the Virginia Department of Health Professions (VaDHP), Board of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP)
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) through the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA)
Note: Salary steps do not necessarily equate with years of experience. Credit on the teacher salary scale will be awarded for full-time teaching experience in a public or accredited private school. Other relevant experience may be given consideration.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
Employees are required to use hands to handle, feel, or reach objects, materials, and/or controls
The employee must be able to lift and or move up to 50 pounds
Regular contact with students, other staff, parents, medical professionals, and other community members may be required
The employee must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality
Job responsibilities may include both inside and outside duties
Sitting, standing, and walking may be required for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching may be needed to perform some duties
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
Hearing and speaking is required for the exchange of information
Use of computer or other device screens is necessary
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines
This job may involve moving students from wheelchairs, occasional lifting of up to 70 pounds or the use of a Hoyer lift
