Position Overview

The Speech/Language Pathologist diagnoses and remediates speech and language problems of students and provides consultation to educational staff.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Screens for possible speech/language impairments all appropriate preschool students, all kindergarten students, all students new to the County, and students referred throughout the year
• Initiates referrals to Child Study Committee for students with suspected speech/language impairments; evaluates students’ communication skills through formal, standardized testing and through interpretation of communication samples; gathers pertinent information from teachers and parents to assist in assessing specific communication problems; collates evaluation information for a complete and thorough evaluation report
• Leads the speech/language eligibility committee at the school level; completes all related documentation of eligibility; writes appropriate goals and objectives in an integrated plan that addresses each student’s weaknesses; communicates effectively with parents and teachers regarding the plan for each student
• Schedules and groups students effectively according to communication needs; cooperatively plans remediation activities to ensure integrated services as appropriate; implements activities in coordination/communication with teachers and parents to integrate services; maintains ongoing records of student progress; conducts periodic reviews of student progress and documents clearly in progress reports and annual reports
• Provides in-service education to staff on speech/language topics; consults with regular education and special education teachers to assist in effectively integrating remediation strategies into educational environments; initiates consultation with other speech/language pathologists on areas of need and interest; participates in various in-service activities as specified by principal or supervisor
• Performs related work as required

Qualifications 

• Holds a Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology;
• Holds or is eligible for a Postgraduate Professional license with endorsement in speech/language disorders or Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech Pathology license
• Has competence in administering and interpreting tests and communication samples for speech/language disorders
• Has the ability to cooperatively plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive education programs for students whose needs include communication remediation

Physical Requirements 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to touch and hold objects or instruments and to type; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or bend, and may be required to lift up to approximately 15 pounds.

Itinerant travel is required, and the employee is frequently required to change locations and adapt to multiple environments across schools, offices and home visits. Ability to drive and navigate to multiple locations occasionally within a single day is required

Reports to:Supervisor, Special Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 10 months/ 197 days/ 7 hours

Salary Level: Licensed

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

This is an end-of-year (EOY) position