Speech Language Pathologist - District Office

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.

• Works with students with speech disorders
  : difficulty producing speech sounds correctly or fluently, or has problems with voice or resonance.
• Works with students with language disorders
  : trouble understanding others or sharing thoughts, ideas, and expressive language. These disorders may involve form (phonology, morphology, syntax), content (semantics), and/or use (pragmatics) of language in functional and socially appropriate ways.
• Works with students with social communication disorders
  : trouble with the social use of verbal and nonverbal communication, including difficulty communicating for social purposes, adapting to listeners/setting, and following conversation rules. All individuals with autism spectrum disorder show social communication problems; these disorders are also found in individuals with other conditions such as traumatic brain injury.
• Works with students with cognitive‑communication disorders
  : problems organizing thoughts, paying attention, remembering, planning, and/or problem‑solving. These disorders usually result from a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or dementia, but can also be congenital.
• Works with students with swallowing disorders (dysphagia).
• Provides aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder or progressive neurological disorders.
• Works with students who don't have speech, language, or swallowing disorders but want to learn how to communicate more effectively (e.g., accent modification or other forms of communication enhancement).

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
• Note:
  
  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
• Use of equipment necessary for Speech/Language therapy services.

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Section 504, and other federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in selecting and providing a wide range of intervention strategies and monitoring their effectiveness.
• Effective computer skills as needed for work (e.g., ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite).
• Ability to determine the need for a speech therapy evaluation and to select and administer appropriate assessment tools to evaluate the student.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

• State Certification to practice as evidenced by current state licensure as a Speech Pathologist (Delaware Division of Professional Regulation).
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

• State of Delaware Licensure as Speech Pathologist (Delaware Division of Professional Regulations).
• Temporary position:
  All temporary positions will end on June 30th.

Teacher Certification - Delaware Code Title 14 Section 1500.

NOTE:

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District.

Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application. Currently employed staff members interested and…