Lead Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Title: Lead Speech-Language Pathologist Grade Level/Terms of Employment: Certified Teacher's Salary, 12 month contract 5% Lead Stipend FLSA Status: Exempt Work Location: Exceptional Education Immediate Supervisor: Senior Speech-Language Pathologist General Description: The Lead Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) holds a CCC-SLP issued by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, and a valid Speech-Language Pathology license issued by the Virginia Board of Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology. The Lead SLP serves the division as a member of school-based teams, and maintains a caseload of students who require speech and language services. In addition, the Lead Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) supports the Exceptional Education Department by providing leadership to a designated group of Speech-Language Pathologist (SLPs) to ensure that a high quality of services are rendered, as the scope of practice includes evaluations and service delivery options that are in keeping with the guidelines established for Speech-Language Pathology services in Virginia Public Schools. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Participates as a member of the Child Find team and the school-based eligibility/IEP teamsConducts evaluations using an appropriate mix of formal and informal diagnostic measures and performs quality data analysis to diagnose specific speech-language impairments with students across grade levels exhibiting the full range of communication disorders, including those involving language, articulation (speech sound disorders), fluency, voice/resonance, and swallowingDevelops an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) for identified students and provides appropriate programs of therapy to meet individual needsEnsures that students receive quality culturally sensitive evaluations and services, with an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity in our schoolsParticipates in the planning and development of division and department-level training opportunities and meetings; serves on panels for increasing awareness and understanding of Speech-Language PathologyMaintains accurate and complete documentation of student services and reports student progress in a timely manner as required by law, School Board policies and RPS administrative regulations and procedures; mentors a group of Speech-Language Pathologists to ensure timely documentationServes as liaison between home, school and community in matters relating to speech-language development and works closely with the division's audiologist and nursing team to plan hearing screenings to determine students' hearing acuityEngages appropriate community agencies and/or community based Speech-Language Pathology service providers in collaborative arrangements to address student needsDemonstrates evidence-based practices in keeping with the latest research and current trends by participating in professional organizations and memberships, continuing education and professional development opportunities, and reviews and shares the literature with peers and colleagues as released in both written and electronic publicationsDemonstrates best practices, and provides consultation, education and training as needed to teachers, parents and school staff on topics related to service delivery for students with communication impairmentsAdheres to ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations and laws governing Special Education programsSupports the Senior Speech-Language Pathologist with: o Managing a designated cohort of Speech-Language Pathologists to provide monitoring of service delivery their adherence to established ASHA and VDOE guidelines for best practice o Clinical Fellowship Year- (CFY) Supervision (for new graduates who are in first work experience- CF supervision is required by American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA); o Serving on the interview panel for candidates interested in SLP positions with RPS. o Assist with coordinating Preschool, Kindergarten, grades 3, 7 and 10 mandated hearing screenings; collaboration with nursing services and audiologist o Demonstrate skill with VA IEP Online (Administrative Access) for troubleshooting, adding and removing students to/from Speech Language Pathologists' caseloads; monitoring caseload sizes for equitable distribution of students o Maintaining inventory, ordering, review and distribution of diagnostic/therapy materials o Planning and monitoring "Speech Language Pathologists Orientation Series", and timely documentation of data related to VPI/Headstart, IEP, and ISP and ESY services • o Attend weekly check-in meetings with Sr. Speech-Language Pathologist to maintain awareness of tasks required for supporting broad scope of departmental needs o Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications:Master's Degree or greater in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution, and a current license to practice Speech-Language Pathology issued by the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language PathologyAbility to communicate and work in a collaborative manner with diverse groups in schools and the community (i.e. administrators, teachers, parents and other partners to the division)Knowledgeable about the communication sciences (acoustics; physiological processes of speech, language and hearing and swallowing)Understanding of current trends related to the processes of evaluation, instruction and service delivery including organization and administration of a public school speech/language pathology program, to include the planning for and provision of in person face-to-face as well as virtual services for persons with speech-language disordersAbility to manage time, prioritize duties, work independently, and demonstrate excellent organizational, oral and written communication skillsAbility to manage Speech-Language Pathology caseload/workload while carrying out the duties of the Lead Speech-Language Pathologist HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an on-line application. Please access website at: www.rvaschools.net Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript and license if applicable. Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE. PAY SCALE: Teacher's salary scale START DATE: Based on School Board approval