Speech-Language Therapist / Pathologist Speech Language Pathologist (2026-2026 SY)

Job Description:

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP)

COLUMBUS MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will provide IEP-mandated speech services to eligible students. In addition, (s)he will evaluate referred students, write related reports, and share evaluation findings at PPT meetings. The SLP will consult with school staff on an as-needed basis.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts speech, language, and hearing screenings.
• Evaluates and identifies communication disorders of the students.
• Provides diagnostic services when appropriate.
• Works cooperatively with the principal of the assigned school and specialists assigned to their school, providing direction within the team in planning intervention for referred students to be reviewed by the PPT.
• Determines diagnoses and recommendations for educational modifications and speech-language interventions.
• Reports effectively to parents and staff.
• Develops IEPs and implements IEPs accordingly.
• Provides direct services with a varied enrollment, i.e., receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, articulation, aural rehabilitation, oral motor intervention, auditory processing.
• Provides speech and language services through a collaborative-transdisciplinary model of intervention and across the curriculum.
• Participates in in-service for teachers.
• Provides consultation services to instructional and support staff.
• Remains current in the field of speech and language and special education.
• Provides therapy goals in conjunction with the departments current goals and objectives.
• Maintains effective contact with community agencies.
• Demonstrates professional responsibility and concern for students total environment.
• Completes written reports and required documentation.
• Participates in teacher and parent conferences.
• Participates as a member of a transdisciplinary team.
• Consults with student assistance teams.
• Participates in annual review meetings.
• Plans curricular/instructional modifications.
• Meets other assigned school responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CT certification (061) Speech & Language Pathologist.
• Licensure by the State of CT Board of Health.
• Experience in writing IEP goals/objectives
• Experience with the PPT process
• Experience in working with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Spanish fluency is preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Public school experience at all levels, including preschool.
• Experience with IEP Direct software

Days: Monday - Friday

Salary: In accordance with the NFT contract