SPED Teacher - ECE Speech Language Pathologist

Douglas County School District

18h•$62,150 - $131,345•Onsite

About The Position

Speech Language Pathologists in the Douglas County School District serve students entitled to special education services who require universal, targeted, and intensive intervention. The role assesses students with suspected speech-language impairments and provides research-based intervention. The SLP collaborates to design Individual Education Programs using evidence-based, differentiated, and innovative instruction aligned with the Guaranteed Viable Curriculum, supporting academic growth, positive social relationships, functional communication, positive behavior for learning, and educational access. The position requires effective case management and communication, the ability to build cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents, empathy in working with students and families, and the ability and desire to function as a team member. The SLP plans and delivers instruction, monitors student learning and development, maintains service and progress records, participates in school and parent meetings, and manages student behavior. The SLP may supervise SLP-A's when holding current ASHA CCCs. This is a regular, full-time position at Golden Ridge Elementary, scheduled for 40 hours per week and approximately 185 work days per year. The required education is a master's degree in Speech Pathology, and the required credential is a Colorado Department of Education School Speech Language Pathologist Special Service Provider License. The stated annual salary range is $62,150 to $131,345.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech Pathology.
Colorado Special Service Provider License – School Speech Language Pathologist, issued by the Colorado Department of Education.
Demonstrated knowledge of speech-language and social-language development.
Knowledge of behavior management in general education and special education classrooms, consultation, and the developmental needs of school-aged children.
Effective case management skills.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents.
Understanding and empathy necessary for working with students and their families.
Ability and desire to function as a team member.

Responsibilities

Provide learning materials and resources for educational activities; instruct and monitor students in their use; observe, evaluate, encourage, and provide feedback on student performance and development.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of every direct or indirect treatment/session in the current IEP and/or Medicaid system.
Document services for students eligible for Medicaid reimbursement when holding current ASHA CCCs.
Document assigned health-related services in the designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
Prepare required reports and maintain complete records of students' progress and development.
Counsel students with academic problems and support certain extracurricular activities, including social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations.
Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing classroom rules and procedures, maintaining discipline in accordance with school rules, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
Plan, organize, and implement an instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Supervise SLP-A's if holding current ASHA CCCs.
Assess students with suspected speech-language impairments and provide research-based intervention.
Collaborate to design Individual Education Programs using evidence-based differentiated and innovative instruction aligned with the Guaranteed Viable Curriculum.