Speech Language Pathologist - District Office

Speech Pathologist
- District Office
- School Year

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 his or her voice or resonance). Works with students with language disorders (trouble understanding others or sharing thoughts, ideas, and expressive language).

These language disorders may be spoken or written and may involve the 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). These disorders may include problems (a) communicating for social purposes (e.g., greeting, commenting, asking questions), (b) talking in different ways to suit the listener and setting, and (c) following rules for conversation and story-telling.

All individuals with autism spectrum disorder have social communication problems. Social communication disorders are also found 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 happen as a result of a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or dementia, although they can be congenital.

Works with Swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Provide 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. Work with students who don't have speech, language, or swallowing disorders, but want to learn how to communicate more effectively (e.g., work on accent modification or other forms of communication enhancement).

Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education and other administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

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The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Use of equipment necessary for Speech/Language therapy services. Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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 effective 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. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments. Qualifications Profile Certification/License :
State Certification to practice as evidenced by current state licensure as a Speech Pathologist (Delaware Division of Professional Regulation) - see attached Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation. Education :
State of Delaware Licensure as Speech Pathologist(Delaware Division of Professional Regulations) TEMPORARY POSITION:
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All temporary positions will end on June 30th. NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 10 Month - 188 Days

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