School Speech Pathologist Substitute K-12

school speech pathologist substitute k-12 (see additional job information)

special education

certified - classroom teacher - special education - speech/language pathologist

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start date

open date 07/17/2026

closing date 12/31/2026

under the general supervision of the site administrator and the special education coordinator for some itinerant staff, the speech language pathologist provides direct and consultative service to special needs students to improve communication as it relates to school tasks; intervention is provided in the students' least restrictive academic environment and may include integrated service in the classroom, pullout sessions, collaboration with school staff, observation, and consultation to the iep team.

• provides diagnostic, remedial, and consultative services for students across domains of communication, including, but not limited to receptive/expressive communication disorders, articulation/phonological disorders, fluency, and voice.
• the candidate assists in the identification of students who are at risk because of educational, physical, or mental limitations; assists in the development of the assessment process and written procedures.
• completes the educational related or early intervention assessment which includes student observation, record review, interviews, standardized/non-standard testing procedures in the areas of suspected disability according to specific timelines; prepares a comprehensive assessment report according to specific timelines.
• participates as a member of the iep in the determination of appropriate treatment; develops long and short-term goals and objectives.
• develops and implements a therapy intervention plan designed to enable the student to benefit from special education.
• the candidate may provide students with services on an individual or group basis in the least restrictive environment; maintain records, materials, equipment, and other treatment supplies; remains current with approaches, methodology and research in the field to foster professional growth, familiarity with evidence-based practices and educationally-related practices; and acquaints principals, teachers, other personnel, and parents with speech-language services.

any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be:

• equivalent to a master's degree in the area of speech-language pathology is preferred.

or

• equivalent to a bachelor's degree is required

• at least one-year school experience is desirable, not required.

licenses/certificates: possession of, or ability to obtain a valid state of nevada driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the district; possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid nevada teaching license in speech and language impairments. The ability to obtain a certificate of clinical competence through the national organization is preferred.

• using standardized assessments that may help in identifying a possible communication disorder, such as receptive, expressive, and social communication assessments, as well as informal language and speech/articulation assessments.
• writing and interpreting an individualized education plan.
• school-age speech and language developmental milestones necessary for providing services.
• files and records management, office procedures, and basic computer literacy is desirable.

• communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• working collaboratively with certified and classified personnel at various locations.
• developing goals and objectives for students eligible for speech and language intervention.
• implementing individual structured activities.
• maintaining accurate and complete records, files, and reports.
• interact effectively with all individuals contacted during the course of work.

the work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully…