Las Américas ASPIRA Academy (grades K-8), 326 Ruthar Drive, Newark, DE 19711, 302.292.1463
ASPIRA Charter High School (grades 9-12), 750 Otts Chapel Road, Newark, DE 19713, 302.355.2300
ASPIRA Virtual Academic (AVA) Program (grades 1-12), www.aspiraacademy.org
Our vision is to develop Aspirantes who are
biliterate influencers and decision makers.
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 f or 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
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Knowledge of ESL practices preferred
Professional Attributes:
At ASPIRA, we believe every team member must possess the following professional attributes to be
successful in our school:
- Commitment: A genuine commitment to support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as
excellence in education and close the opportunity gap by creating positive learning environments
where all students thrive.
- Leadership: An ability to push yourself and motivate others to maximize individual potential to
achieve the school vision and mission.
- Focus on the Whole Child: An ability to focus on student strengths, and to be driven by a desire to
support their academic, social and emotional growth.
- Innovative Problem-Solving: The ability to see opportunity in challenges by taking the initiative to
explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
- Adaptability: To excel in constantly changing environments and to remain flexible by shifting
responsibilities or priorities to meet the needs of the overall school community.
- Collaborative Spirit: Demonstrating social, emotional and interpersonal strengths by respecting
and honoring the diverse beliefs, backgrounds and perspecti ves of others, while working toward a
common goal.