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Speech-Language Pathologist – District-Wide - 26/27SY

Appoquinimink School District · Odessa, DE · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

Speech-Language RISE Pathologist – District-Wide Position Overview

Under direction of the Building Principal, the Speech Language Pathologist plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

About the Role

The Speech Language Pathologist will conduct speech and language diagnostic evaluations using standardized methods, informal observation, parent interviews and clinical judgement. Prepare Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or instructional plans according to each student's individual needs. Keep and maintain accurate and regular data, records, tests, reports, etc as required by Delaware Statutes and Policies, Federal Regulations, School Board Policy and IEP requirements to demonstrate student performance and progress. Consult and collaborate with teachers and staff in planning instruction and implementing functional communication systems and strategies within a small-group classroom setting. Integrate technology into instruction where appropriate. Establish and maintain good rapport and professional communication with students, school personnel and parents. Implement School Board and school-based policies and procedures in order to uphold school regulations. Work continuously toward self-improvement through district in-service training and active pursuit of professional development activities. Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Student Services or building-level supervisor.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct speech and language diagnostic evaluations using standardized methods, informal observation, parent interviews and clinical judgement.
  • Prepare Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or instructional plans according to each student's individual needs.
  • Keep and maintain accurate and regular data, records, tests, reports, etc as required by Delaware Statutes and Policies, Federal Regulations, School Board Policy and IEP requirements to demonstrate student performance and progress.
  • Consult and collaborate with teachers and staff in planning instruction and implementing functional communication systems and strategies within a small-group classroom setting.
  • Incorporate technology into instruction where appropriate.
  • Establish and maintain good rapport and professional communication with students, school personnel and parents.
  • Implement School Board and school-based policies and procedures in order to uphold school regulations.
  • Work continuously toward self-improvement through district in-service training and active pursuit of professional development activities.
  • Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Student Services or building-level supervisor.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Valid or eligible for State of Delaware license as a Speech/Language Pathologist
  • Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • Knowledge of IDEA and IEP implementation

Qualifications

  • Preferred: Transcripts to be reviewed/evaluated prior to submission of job application - this should be completed by a Department of Education approved professional organization (details listed in website link below); Please submit review/evaluation with job application submission items
  • Required: When completing and submitting application, make sure you have answered all questions regarding international applicants
  • Review information as listed on State of Delaware's Department of Education DEEDS website regarding Non-U.S. Application Certification, see link below

Physical Requirements

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies.
  • Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time.
  • Erecting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

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