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Amherst County School District

Speech Language Pathologist (Part-time)

Amherst County School District, Madison Heights, Virginia, United States, 24572


Reports to:

Principal/Supervisor of Student Services

General Definition of Work:

To provide speech and language screenings, assessment and therapy to children.

Essential Functions: Ability to screen, evaluate, diagnose, and remediate communication disorders of students from two to twenty-one years of age Use a wide range of test materials and assessment procedures in areas of speech, language, voice, fluency and hearing and maintain familiarity with improved methods and materials Use of varying technique for remediation in the areas of speech, language, voice, fluency and hearing Ability to develop and implement appropriate goals and objectives for each individual student Implement appropriate clinical procedures in providing individualized programming to each student Knowledge of computer applications and assistive technology applicable to the position of speech language pathologist Strong communication and human relation skills needed Be able to work effectively and cooperatively as a member of an educational team Good written language and organizational skills needed to formulate concise clinical reports, develop IEPs and Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), and to maintain complete longitudinal records for each student Manage the process and documentation of the IEP, re-evaluation and dismissal process Communicate with students' parent in regard to legal rights and informed consent Exhibit rapport, understanding, enthusiasm and appropriate two-way communication with students, parents, school staff and colleagues Perform other duties as apparent or assigned

Education and Job Experience:

Course work and demonstrated knowledge and expertise in working with communication disorders, including significant expertise in evaluation and therapeutic techniques; experience working cooperatively with professionals in related disciplines; and/or other combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.

License/Endorsements : Holds a Master's degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders. Must be licensed by the Board of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP). American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) desirable. Knowledgeable of Federal, State and local laws and policies as they pertain to speech-language pathology. Possess high moral standards and integrity.

Contract Period:

10 months

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer