Position Type:
Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:
2/7/2018

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
2018-2019 School Year

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Elizabeth School District
POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Speech and Language Pathologist

SALARY: $37,971 - $55,436 DOE

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

1. Master's Degree in Speech/Language DisordersType E endorsement from the Colorado Department of Education or working towards a Master's Degree under Temporary Teacher Eligibility, to be complete in the time allotted by CDE.

Experience:

1. Clinical experience preferred

Additional Expectations:

1. To evaluate or screen previously enrolled speech/language cases, pupils enrolled in school for the first time and referrals.To screen or assist in screening for possible hearing disabilities all children designated grades enrolled in schools where assistance is requested or adequate nursing service is not available.To secure written parental permission for every child needed a speech/language assessment. The speech and language will follow the process and staffing procedures as established by the Elizabeth School District and CDE.To carry out those assessments procedures necessary to arrive at a specific speech handicap diagnosis and formulation of remediation and development objectives.To arrange, along with the principal, a full staffing for those children who have a speech/language handicap that is effecting them educationally.To provide appropriate direct speech/language therapy services to those children determined to be in need by the speech and language pathologist, mini-staffing committee, or full staffing committee.To consult with both regular and special education teachers on a regular basis, or as needed, when necessary to foster more positive speech/language patterns in a particular child.Upon termination from the speech/language program, progress will be reviewed at Annual Review of Triennial.To complete all necessary record keeping requirements of the Elizabeth School District.To carry out additional duties, as seen fit by the Elizabeth School District administration.
   1. Childfind – To assess 0-3 population, as neededPreschool – To screen and/or assess 3-5 year olds referred by various agencies and or general population.Possible member of Alternative Augmentative Communication Team

JOB GOAL:

To provide an effective instructional program for those disabled children assigned. He/she shall carry out these functions according to the teacher's section of the Elizabeth School District Handbook.

REPORTS TO:

The Director of Special Education.