Speech/Language Pathologist
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Speech/Language Pathologist
GRADES: K-12
STATUS: Full-Time, 10-month position
School Mission:
ASPIRA Delaware was established to educate and empower each student to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities.
Position Description:
ASPIRA Delaware is looking for a highly motivated Speech/Language Pathologist to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students in order to reach personal, social and intellectual development.
Responsibilities:
Screen students for possible speech and/or language deficiencies
Evaluate the speech/language skills of students in the school
Administer, interpret, and explain standardized speech and language results with all participants during eligibility determination meetings
Review, interpret, and explain standardized speech evaluation results received from other schools and districts to determine eligibility for services and/or to determine if additional assessments are needed for eligibility determination
Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports, ESR documents, progress summaries, and related compliance documents in accordance with Delaware Department of Education and Cost Recovery Program
Provide information when requested to parents and community through meetings, workshops, etc.
Keep accurate records and documentation of student participation and progress
Schedule individual and small group therapy sessions for eligible students identified as having speech/language needs
Provide tiered support for students identified as requiring intervention in the area of oral communication and listening comprehension
Implement therapy and strategies to meaningfully engage students to participate and practice targeted speech language expectations
Cooperate with school personnel to deliver services in accordance with each student's IEP
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Completion of a master's degree with an emphasis in speech-language pathology, communication disorders or speech-language and hearing science
Must hold or be eligible for Speech/Language Pathologist Professional License from the State of Delaware
ASHA certification preferred
- Knowledge of ESL practices preferred