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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Educational Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in speech and language therapy, with a focus on working with children and adolescents in educational settings. You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, and communication disorders in students. Your role will involve collaborating with teachers, parents, and other educational professionals to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) that address each student's unique needs. You will also provide training and support to teachers and staff to help them better understand and support students with speech and language challenges. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a deep understanding of the latest research and best practices in the field of speech-language pathology. You will be expected to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress and to participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with advancements in the field. This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate professional who is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students and helping them achieve their full potential.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Assess and diagnose speech, language, and communication disorders in students.
- Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with speech and language needs.
- Provide direct therapy services to students, both individually and in groups.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other educational professionals to support student progress.
- Conduct screenings and evaluations to identify students who may need speech and language services.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress and therapy sessions.
- Provide training and support to teachers and staff on speech and language development and disorders.
- Participate in IEP meetings and other team meetings to discuss student progress and goals.
- Stay current with the latest research and best practices in speech-language pathology.
- Advocate for students with speech and language needs within the school and community.
- Develop and implement strategies to support students' communication skills in the classroom.
- Provide resources and support to parents to help them support their child's speech and language development at home.
- Monitor and adjust therapy plans as needed to ensure student progress.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Collaborate with other speech-language pathologists and professionals to share knowledge and best practices.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field.
- Valid state licensure and certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Experience working with children and adolescents in educational settings.
- Strong understanding of speech and language development and disorders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Knowledge of current research and best practices in speech-language pathology.
- Experience conducting assessments and evaluations of speech and language disorders.
- Ability to provide direct therapy services to students.
- Experience with data collection and record-keeping.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.
- Ability to advocate for students with speech and language needs.
- Experience providing training and support to teachers and staff.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Compassionate and patient approach to working with students.
- Knowledge of assistive technology and other tools to support communication.
- Experience with a variety of therapy techniques and approaches.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What inspired you to become a Speech-Language Pathologist?
- Can you describe your experience working with children and adolescents in educational settings?
- How do you develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs)?
- What strategies do you use to engage students during therapy sessions?
- How do you collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support student progress?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging case you worked on and how you addressed it?
- How do you stay current with the latest research and best practices in speech-language pathology?
- What experience do you have with conducting assessments and evaluations of speech and language disorders?
- How do you handle a situation where a student is not making expected progress?
- What role do you believe parents play in supporting their child's speech and language development?
- How do you provide training and support to teachers and staff on speech and language development?
- Can you describe your experience with data collection and record-keeping?
- What is your approach to advocating for students with speech and language needs?
- How do you incorporate assistive technology and other tools into your therapy sessions?
- What therapy techniques and approaches do you find most effective?
- How do you manage your time and stay organized with a large caseload?
- What do you find most rewarding about working as a Speech-Language Pathologist?
- How do you handle feedback and criticism from colleagues or parents?
- Can you describe a successful outcome you achieved with a student?
- What are your long-term career goals as a Speech-Language Pathologist?