SPED Teacher - Speech Language Pathologist

Douglas County School District•Perryton, TX

10d•$62,150 - $131,345•Onsite

About The Position

Speech Language Pathologists in the Douglas County School District serve students from kindergarten through age 21 who are entitled to special education services and require universal, targeted, or intensive intervention. The role assesses students with suspected speech-language impairments and provides research-based intervention. The SLP works collaboratively to design Individual Education Programs that use evidence-based, differentiated, and innovative instruction aligned to the Guaranteed Viable Curriculum (GVCs), supporting academic growth, positive social relationships, functional communication, positive behavior for learning, and educational access. The position includes planning and delivering instruction, supporting students' academic and developmental needs, managing classroom behavior, maintaining service and progress records, and communicating and collaborating with students, families, and school personnel. The SLP may supervise SLP-A's if they hold current ASHA CCCs. The position is based at Rock Canyon High School and is scheduled for 20 hours per week at 0.50 FTE.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech Pathology or Speech Language Pathology/Communication Science Disorders from an accredited college.
Colorado School Speech Language Pathologist License (Special Service Provider License).
Demonstrated knowledge of speech-language and social-language development.
Knowledge of behavior management in general and special education classroom settings.
Knowledge of consultation and the developmental needs of school-aged children and adolescents.
Effective case management skills.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain 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.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).

Responsibilities

Assess students with suspected speech-language impairments and provide research-based intervention.
Collaborate to design Individual Education Programs that implement evidence-based, differentiated, and innovative instruction aligned to the Guaranteed Viable Curriculum.
Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing classroom rules and procedures, maintaining discipline according to school rules and disciplinary systems, and applying appropriate measures when necessary.
Support students, counsel students with academic problems, and support extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations.
Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of direct and indirect treatment or sessions in the current IEP and/or Medicaid system.
Document services for students eligible for Medicaid reimbursement and document health-related services in the designated DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program system.
Prepare records of student progress and development and required reports on students and activities.
Supervise SLP-A's if holding current CCCs with ASHA.
Plan, organize, and implement an instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning and establish and communicate clear objectives.
Use technology and integrate it into educational activities; instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Observe and evaluate student performance and development, and provide encouragement and feedback.