Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Adelphi Staffing•Arlington, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Adelphi is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide in-person evaluations, therapy, consultation, and related services to students in Arlington, Virginia. The provider will support students with communication needs and deliver services in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), applicable state and federal requirements, and school division procedures. The assignment is contract-based in a school setting. Services are scheduled during the school day as assigned by the school division, at a rate of $60 per hour.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Virginia Speech-Language Pathologist license.
- Master’s degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field.
- Minimum of two years of professional experience providing speech-language services.
- Experience working in educational settings and supporting students with IEPs.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Responsibilities
- Participate in school problem-solving and referral processes related to communication concerns.
- Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations using record reviews, interviews, observations, and culturally and linguistically appropriate assessments.
- Assess speech sound production, receptive and expressive language, social communication, fluency, voice, functional communication, and AAC needs, as appropriate.
- Evaluate feeding and swallowing concerns when within the provider’s school-based scope and school division procedures.
- Prepare written evaluation reports describing findings, educational impact, and recommendations.
- Participate in eligibility determinations, IEP meetings, annual reviews, and reevaluations.
- Develop measurable communication goals and recommend accommodations, supports, and service delivery arrangements based on student needs.
- Provide evidence-based individual, group, classroom-based, direct, and indirect services as specified in student IEPs.
- Establish baseline data, monitor progress toward IEP goals, adjust intervention strategies, and prepare required progress reports.
- Support AAC evaluations, device selection, implementation, and use across educational environments.
- Train students, staff, and families, as appropriate, in communication strategies and AAC use.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents/guardians, related-service providers, and assistive technology personnel.
- Maintain accurate and timely evaluation reports, service logs, attendance records, IEP documentation, consultation records, and parent communication records.
- Document all services and provide documentation to the school division weekly.
- Report significant concerns, incidents, or changes in student condition immediately to designated school personnel and parents/guardians, as appropriate.
- Attend assigned schools punctually and remain for the assigned workday unless otherwise authorized.
- Follow school division policies, safety protocols, student confidentiality requirements, and applicable special education regulations.
- Maintain required licenses, certifications, and compliance documentation throughout the assignment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
