Speech-Language Pathologist

Position DescriptionPOSITION TITLE: Speech-Language PathologistFLSA: ExemptQUALIFICATIONS:Must hold proper Virginia state licensure by the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Preference that the applicant also holds Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.REPORTS TO: Special Education Director and/or Assistant Superintendent for Support ServicesTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 200 daysESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants must be licensed by the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Applicants must possess proper skills in order to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech-language disorders in school-aged children. Additionally, applicants must present with adequate written and oral communication skills; have ability to work effectively with school personnel, students and parents; possess effective leadership skills; and demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based practices in the field of speech-language pathology.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:Conduct speech-language screenings for identification of needEvaluate and diagnose speech-language disorders having an adverse educational impact on student performanceProvide support in the general education environment through Response to Intervention (RTI)Treat identified speech-language disorders via current evidence-based practicesData collection and analysis via maintenance of accurate, complete, and correct documentation as required by law, district policy, and/or administrative regulation for caseload management (e.g. Medicaid, Special Education)Provide training and education to family/caregivers and other professionalsWork collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams that make decisions regarding evaluation, eligibility, and servicesAbide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulationsAttend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisorsTake all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilitiesPLEASE NOTE:Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.