2025-26 Speech Language Specialist-Long Term Substitute-Integrated Services Department

SUMMARY

Responsible for assessing and providing therapy in the area of speech/language for students ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade and providing instruction based on students' Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs).

Job Tasks

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement:

  • Individual, measurable, long-term, and short-term objectives based on student identified needs.
  • Effective working schedule.

• Apply learning techniques to enhance/motivate students to meet IEP goals and objectives and evaluate student performance based on IEPs.

• Maintain necessary documentation of student performance and write clear and concise diagnostic results.

• Provide and maintain student involvement during instruction.

• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.

• Communicate students' progress and needs with parents and other staff as needed.

• Demonstrate a commitment to:

  • Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
  • Include and engage families in the student's education.
  • Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations.
  • Provide personal and professional excellence.

• Collaborate:

  • With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to improve student outcomes.
  • With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.

  Education, Experience, and Licenses Required

  • Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology required.

  • Experience working with children identified with speech/language needs in a public education setting preferred.

  • Criminal background check required for hire.

  • Valid Colorado Special Services license with Speech Language Specialist endorsement required.

  • CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.