T26/27 SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SYPHAX)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a 1.0 FTE position located in the Office of Special Education at the Syphax Education Center. The holder of this position reports directly to the Supervisor of Special Education.

Requirements

Experience in the above mentioned area
Knowledge of best instructional practices
Ability to integrate technology
Experience in educational and instructional leadership
Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology.
The Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology shall issue licenses to such persons without examination, upon review of credentials and payment of an application fee in accordance with regulations of the Board for school speech-language pathologists.

Nice To Haves

Dual endorsed preferred
Bilingual skills preferred
Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Complete appropriate assessments and reports on students referred for speech and language evaluation in required timelines.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes but not limited to teachers, reading specialist, EL teachers, other related service providers.
Vary instructional techniques and service delivery to meet individual students needs emphasizing integration and the general education curriculum.
Participate in review of assessment information for referred students as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
Develop, implement and monitor IEP goals and objectives.
Maintain current and appropriate student data records.
Participate in continuing professional education and research.
Support assistive technology assessments and services.
Provide assessment and treatment for multilingual and limited English proficient students who are disabled.
Screen all students new to Arlington Public Schools.
Ability to write clear and concise reports of evaluations and progress.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
Familiarity with a variety of service delivery models and speech therapy treatment modalities.
Participate in pre-referral intervention for students.