Speech/Language Pathologist

POSITION TITLE: Speech/Language Pathologist

GRADES: K-12

STATUS: Full-Time, 10-month position

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 for 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
• Knowledge of ESL practices preferred

Attachments:

• Speech Language Pathologist.pdf