Speech Language Pathologist SDBF0120
About The Position
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide speech and communication services to students with sensory impairments. The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities. VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options. VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential! VSDB prepares students for life!
Requirements
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Speech-Language Pathology
- Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia license issued by the Board of Education with an endorsement in Speech-Language Disorders
- Experience in providing services in speech and language to children with sensory, motor and/or cognitive disabilities, or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship
- Knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with disabilities, including multiple disabilities
- Proficiency in the use of See the Sound Visual Phonics, or willingness to obtain such training within one month of hire
- Proficiency level of “Advanced” in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years
- Ability to plan and organize work
- Ability to work using a team approach
- Ability to follow school policies and procedures
- Knowledge of current speech-language pathology techniques and theory
- Ability to interact on a physical level with children and to perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending, and climbing
Nice To Haves
- Prefer Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association or licensure with exam by the Virginia Department of Health Professionals, Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Responsibilities
- Provide speech and communication services to students with sensory impairments.
Benefits
- $3,500 Sign-on Bonus available!
- Great comprehensive benefit package
- Supportive and positive team setting
- School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment
- health insurance
- retirement
- life insurance
- disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
