Speech Language Pathologist - School for the Deaf

About the role

This position serves as a School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at CSDB, an academy committed to Deaf and Blind-led education. The SLP collaborates with the educational team to design and implement individualized plans fostering full communicative access and linguistic development for students who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing with possible vision loss.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the educational team to design and implement individualized plans that foster full communicative access and linguistic development.
• Emphasizes bilingual and bicultural approaches recognizing American Sign Language (ASL) and English as equal, valued languages.
• Supports development of ASL fluency, English literacy, and pragmatic skills, while addressing speech, oral-motor, and auditory skills when appropriate.
• Promotes language-rich environments that respect Deaf culture and affirm student identity.
• Utilizes appropriate communication skills with each student.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and knowledge of bilingual language acquisition.
• Performs work associated with speech, communication, and language instruction, including organizing therapy delivery aligned to IEP goals; maintaining records related to attendance, progress, and required documentation; developing objectives and delivering lessons or strategies that meet individual and group needs; conducting speech/language diagnostic evaluations; and making recommendations regarding communication habilitation strategies for students who are Deaf, blind, and/or multiply disabled sensory impaired.
• Works as part of the education/diagnostics team in assessment processes and IEP development to accomplish lesson objectives, align with curriculum, and maximize student communication potential.
• Provides outreach services as assigned, including consultation regarding communication habilitation programs.
• Serves as a positive team member of Student Services and CSDB as a whole; participates in team, departmental, Professional Learning Community, school, and instructional meetings as required.
• Provides parent consultation and participates in selected parent-focused activities; provides information to students and peers when communication concerns arise, utilizing appropriate community resources.
• Participates in professional development, training, and workshops as appropriate; presents information to CSDB / LEA staff and parents as requested.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned, including activities related to Medicaid billing.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from a regionally accredited college or university, with interest in serving students with special needs.
• Must hold or be eligible for appropriate Educator / Special Services Provider (SSP) licensure in the State of Colorado, endorsed as a School Speech-Language Pathologist (requires ASHA certification or a passing score on the PRAXIS Speech-Language Pathology exam).
• Must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.
• Experience teaching or working with children in an educational environment who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing.
• ASL proficiency required per CSDB policy GBF-E-1: Intermediate Plus upon hire, with expectation of demonstrating Advanced level within two (2) years of hire.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply current speech-language educational practices for students who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing, including hearing aids, FM systems, auditory training techniques, and cochlear implant technology.
• General knowledge of Deaf education and Deaf cultural values; demonstrates consideration and respect in interactions.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply best practices related to augmentative and alternative communication.
• Able to assess and apply technology to perform job requirements; effective use of computer software applications including email, internet, word processing, electronic calendars, presentation development, spreadsheets, and databases; willingness to stay current with technology skills with or without direct CSDB support.
• Able to communicate effectively with students and staff who are Deaf.
• Able to respond positively and effectively to feedback.
• Able to work cooperatively and effectively in a team setting.
• Strong, positive interpersonal skills.