SPED Teacher - ECE Speech Language Pathologist

Douglas County School District

7d•$62,150 - $131,345

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 impairment and provides research-based intervention. The SLP collaborates on Individual Education Programs that use evidence-based, differentiated, and innovative instruction aligned with the Guaranteed Viable Curriculum to support academic growth, positive social relationships, functional communication, positive behavior for learning, and educational access. The position also involves case management, communication and collaboration with school personnel, students, and parents, and supporting students’ developmental and educational needs. The SLP plans and implements instruction, documents services and student progress, manages classroom behavior, and participates in school, department, and parent meetings. Supervision of SLP-A's is included when the employee holds current ASHA CCCs.

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, behavior management in general and special education classrooms, consultation, and the developmental needs of school-aged children.
Effective case management skills and 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

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