Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) 2026-2027 SY

POSITION TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A full contract for this position is 190 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract.

LOCATION: District Wide

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work with students in a school setting to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders.
• Assist students to develop better communication skills, overcome language barriers, and improve their ability to express themselves.
• Assesses students'' speech, language, and communication skills to identify areas of concern or disorder.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to help students improve their communication skills, based on the results of the assessment.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to deliver therapy and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals. Work closely with teachers, other school staff, and parents to ensure that the student''s needs are met and progress is monitored.
• Keep detailed records of assessments, therapy sessions, progress reports, and other relevant information.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend school meetings such as IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings to contribute to the development of plans and goals for students.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest research and techniques in the field through continuing education courses and professional development opportunities.
• Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors, including after school faculty meetings
• Carries out duty as assigned, including after school or before school duties
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance
• Other duties as assigned.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must have the ability to lift at least 20 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting, and kneeling.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a valid certificate and necessary credentials for a State approved Speech Pathologist and a Masters Degree.
• Must display excellent communication skills.
• Have knowledge of current research, changes, and trends in Speech Pathology
• Must display excellent people skills.