Special Education Speech Language Pathologist

Charles County Public Schools•La Plata, MD

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Education Speech Language Pathologist responsible for providing speech and language services to students. The role involves administering screenings and assessments, writing evaluation reports and Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and implementing therapy strategies. The pathologist will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, provide consultation services to staff and families, and manage Medicaid billing. The position requires strong diagnostic skills, knowledge of educational assessments, and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups. The terms of employment are for 10.5 months.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, or Hearing & Speech Sciences
Maryland State license in Speech and Language Pathology
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) or eligible to obtain ASHA CCC after completion of the clinical fellowship (CF) year
Knowledge of speech and language disabilities and appropriate/effective therapy strategies or accommodations
Demonstrate diagnostic skills in speech and language development
Ability to administer formal and informal assessment instruments for articulation, language, voice, fluency, and functional communication
Ability to analyze and write evaluation reports and Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Knowledge of Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI)
Knowledge of the Medicaid billing process
Knowledge of educational and psychological assessments
Knowledge of the general education curriculum
Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups
Demonstrate interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups, including but not limited to parents, fellow staff, students, administrators, and community agency representatives
Demonstrate success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below

Responsibilities

Administer speech and language screenings and assessments to students
Write screening summaries and evaluation reports based on formal and informal assessment results within the mandatory timelines
Provide consultation services to classroom teachers, support staff, and families
Observe students in various school environments and provide screening information to the Student Services Teams (SST) and IEP teams
Implementation of MTSS/RTI plans for students with speech and language needs
Attend and actively participate in IEP meetings
Develop IEPs, including entering present levels of functioning in speech and language skills as it relates to social and academic performance
Write IEP speech, language, and functional communication goals that are anchored to curricular standards
Document data/observations from therapy sessions and consultations
Track data and provide quarterly progress reports each marking period
Complete and submit monthly Medicaid billing for case management and therapy documentation
Participate in parent conferences and team meetings
Demonstrate initiative and self-regulation
Maintain excellent organizational skills and professional development
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including teachers, PTs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, SLPAs, instructional assistants (IAs), behavioral specialists, school psychologists, etc.
Report to work promptly
Work under stress and meet deadlines
Plan a speech-language therapy schedule that meets the needs of students
Travel between schools as necessary
Provide resource assistance in workshop activities
Establish positive public relations between the school, families, and community
Perform other related duties as determined by the Director of Special Education