Position Type:
Special Education/Speech Language Pathologist
Date Posted:
1/29/2025
Location:
Dupont Elementary School
Closing Date:
02/05/2025
JOB TITLE: Speech Pathologist Special Education FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Campust Principal PAY GRADE: TCH
LOCATION: Assigned Building DAYS: 188
JOB ID & DATE: 1/2023
JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY
The Speech Language Pathologist will assess and provide intervention designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral motor control for speech production, vocalization and use of assistive technology devices for students who have speech and language disorders as well as other disabilities. The Speech Language Pathologist will ensure student success, promote an exemplary educational program which fosters achievement for all students, and develop and promote good relations among community and school clientele.
REQUIREMENTS
Education Level Details
Master's in Speech/Language Pathology
License / Certification Required
Must possess or qualify for a Colorado Professional Special Services license with a Birth-21
Speech/Language Therapist endorsement.
Work Experience Required
Experience working with at-risk populations preferred
Other Skills and Abilities Required
Willing to work flexible hours
Computer application skills
Ability to meet established deadlines
Strong communication skills, both orally and written
Ability to interact with top level officials and all staff with tact, courtesy and diplomacy
Effective English and Spanish communication skills strongly preferred
EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provision of Adams County School District Board Policy, GCOA-Evaluation of Instructional Staff.
KEY FUNCTIONS, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluate and determine eligibility for student's suspected of speech/language disabilities.
- Participate in the IEP process as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Develop Individual Education Plans for students eligible for speech/language services.
- Deliver speech/language services to identified students using a variety of service delivery models.
- Collect data and monitor progress on speech/language goals and objectives.
- Implement Assistive Technology services.
- Perform at a professional level in all areas of teaching, instructional management, interpersonal relationships, professional and general responsibilities.
- Demonstrate the highest commitment to student achievement.
- Demonstrate high integrity with strong desire to model commitment to students, professional ideals and above all, ethical standards in pursuit of education excellence.
- Create a learning environment characterized by effective and efficient process management strategies (e.g., procedures, instructional groups, transition materials and supplies).
- Design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources within the speech-language field to maximize learning in context and to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes aligned with 21st century learning.
- Provide quality, accurate, constructive, corrective, specific and timely feedback to students that encourages them to perform at their highest level.
- Effectively communicate with parents and regular education staff about communication disorders at IEP meetings and conferences.
- Utilize technology and/or other avenues to communicate to stakeholders (website, podcasts etc.).
- Establish student, staff and parental rapport that allows for a proactive response to potential problems.
- Teach, monitor, and collaborate with educational personnel, community agencies, parents, and students to increase understanding of the student's speech and language needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of normal and deviant development of receptive, expressive and pragmatic language, articulation, fluency, and voice.
- Participate in continuing education for professional development to ensure practice consistent with best practice.
- Use professional literature; evidence based research, and continuing education content to make practice decisions.
- Use professional code of ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making.
Communication
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
Professional Growth and Development
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Comply with the Colorado Department of Education, district, and school regulations and policies.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Policy, Reports, and Law
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal and the Superintendent of Schools.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment: The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. Ability to work from a remote location.
Movement: The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
Physical: The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds,
Location: Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain control under stress. The position requires travel to various campuses, district meeting sites and conferences/meetings in and out of state. The position may require the employee to work some evenings and weekends. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
