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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated School Speech-Language Pathologist to join our educational team. As a School Speech-Language Pathologist, you will play a crucial role in helping students overcome communication disorders that impact their academic and social success. Your expertise will support students with a variety of speech, language, voice, and fluency difficulties, enabling them to participate more fully in the classroom and school community.
In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders in students from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs. You will collaborate closely with teachers, parents, administrators, and other professionals to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and intervention strategies. Your work will involve both direct therapy with students and consultation with staff to create supportive learning environments.
You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, monitoring student progress, and adjusting interventions as needed. You will also provide training and resources to teachers and families to help them support students’ communication development. Staying current with best practices and legal requirements in special education is essential.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and skilled in evidence-based speech-language pathology practices. You should be comfortable working with students of all ages and abilities, and adept at building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Strong communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills are essential for success in this role.
If you are passionate about making a difference in students’ lives and helping them reach their full potential, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Assess and diagnose speech, language, and communication disorders in students
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and IEPs
- Provide direct therapy to students individually and in groups
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals
- Monitor and document student progress and adjust interventions as needed
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
- Provide training and resources to staff and families
- Maintain accurate and confidential records
- Stay current with best practices and legal requirements
- Advocate for students’ communication needs within the school setting
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
- Current state licensure or certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
- Experience working with children and adolescents in educational settings
- Knowledge of IEP development and special education processes
- Strong assessment, diagnostic, and intervention skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
- Strong organizational and documentation abilities
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have working with school-aged children?
- How do you approach developing individualized treatment plans?
- Describe your experience with IEPs and special education teams.
- How do you involve families in the therapy process?
- What assessment tools are you most comfortable using?
- How do you handle challenging cases or limited progress?
- What strategies do you use to collaborate with teachers?
- How do you stay current with best practices in speech-language pathology?
- Describe a successful intervention you implemented.
- Are you comfortable providing training to staff and families?
