Speech Language Pathologist

Pickerington Local Schools is looking to hire two (2) Speech Language Pathologists for the remainder of the 25-26 School year.

Qualifications:
Valid Ohio teaching certificate/license as a School Speech-Language Pathologist
Ohio Board Certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist
Master's degree in speech/language pathology
Ability to work well with student, staff and diverse populations
And/or any additional qualifications, training or other credentials, as determined by the Board of Education

Job Goal:  To help reduce or eliminate speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders that interfere with a student’s ability to fully access the district’s educational program and/or to function successfully within the school environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides for the identification and evaluation of students with suspected speech and/or language disabilities. 
2. Develops and implements IEPs for students found to be disabled in the area of speech only and is responsible for the periodic reviews and reevaluations of those students in accordance with local policies and State and Federal laws. 
3. Works cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of district policies and procedures. 
4. Attends meetings, such as faculty meetings, special education meetings and parent teacher conferences including student intervention team/Individualized Educational Program (IEP) meetings. 
5. Schedules interventions using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration and pull-out as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment.
6. Maintains records of the speech-language program and prepares periodic reports as  required.
7. Submits reports which meet district and state requirements.
8. Safeguards confidentiality of student records.
9. Completes records for third party reimbursement accurately and in a timely manner as appropriate.
10. Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards.
11. Demonstrates knowledge of Federal, State and local rules, regulations and laws.
12. Complies with established lines of authority within the parameters of professional  standards.
13. Conducts speech, language and hearing screenings and uses appropriate screening  instruments.
14. Administers formal and informal (ongoing & curriculum-based) assessments.
15. Observes students in educational environments.
16. Obtains additional diagnostic information from appropriate persons and available records for speech-language purposes.
17. Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services.
18. Interprets data from a variety of assessment techniques and sources.
19. Determines the effects of the student’s impairment in regard to accessing the general curriculum.
20. Provides appropriate information on an informal or formal basis regarding speech, language and hearing programs.
21. Provides information to school personnel about language disorders as they relate to literacy and interactive communication skills.
22. Provides information to school personnel about speech disorders (articulation, voice, fluency) and their impact on communication and learning.
23. Provides information to parents and teachers about speech, language and hearing  development.
24. Supervises undergraduate interns, volunteers and other professionals (as appropriate).
25. Manages the materials and equipment, including assistive technology, necessary to the delivery of services.
26. Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities related to speech- language-hearing and education, including attending conferences and reviewing current literature.
27. Provides consultation to parents, teachers, and other appropriate school personnel.
28. Gives written information to teachers, parents and others on ways to foster speech-language growth.
29. Talks with teachers formally and informally about individual student’s needs and progress.
30. Consults/communicates with non-school agencies to enhance services.
31. Completes other duties as assigned.
     

Application Process:
Complete online application, upload a resume and any other credentials pertinent to the position at https://www.applitrack.com/pickerington/onlineapp/default.aspx

Compensation/Benefits:

Salary and Benefits are based on experience and in line with the collective bargaining agreement