Speech Language Pathologist (2027 - 2028)

Page 1 of 1 FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Position Title Speech Language Pathologist Unit Teacher/Certificated Job Code 461000 Division Special Education and Psychological Services Grade/Lane TA1/Varies Department School Based FLSA Status Exempt MSDE Code 17 ROLE The Speech Language Pathologist screens, evaluates, identifies, and provides therapy for students diagnosed with a speech language impairment which impacts their educational progress and/or functional performance. Speech Language Pathologists provide intervention for students age 3 through 21 who have been identified as having an impairment in the area(s) of articulation, voice, fluency and/or language. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reporting directly to the school principal, the Speech Language Pathologist performs the following duties: Essential Functions Evaluate and diagnose students suspected of having speech language disorders. Write comprehensive reports to be presented at IEP meetings. Interpret and communicate evaluation summaries in written and verbal form. Write individualized Education Plans (IEPs) which are appropriate and measurable. Serve as collaborative member of the IEP team. Provide for individual needs and interests of students with the aid of appropriate and effective daily lesson planning. Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, staff, and community. Deliver therapy using a variety of teaching techniques and the use of a variety of instructional resources and materials to meet the student's needs. Deliver therapy, using a variety of service delivery models, to students identified with speech and language disabilities. Maintain appropriate records and monitors compliance with state and local requirements. Assist administration and other staff members in reaching the mission for the school by applying ethical standards in professional relationships. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals in understanding and meeting a student's speech, language, and academic needs. Performs other duties as assigned by the school principal. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree in speech and language pathology. Certification in speech language pathology from the American Speech-Hearing Association. Maryland licensure from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Knowledge of subject matter. Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs. Revised 2010 Saved as: v: HR/Job Descriptions/Certification/Speech Language Pathologist FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER