Qualifications:
1. Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Colorado certificate/license with K-12 speech/language endorsement.
3. Successful experience working with school age children.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Job Goal:
To facilitate the individual student's use of speech and language processes in order to derive reasonable benefit from the district's educational program.
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Participates in the child study, referral and IEP process as requested and appropriate.
2. Provides assessment to the appropriate degree and information regarding a student's speech/language abilities.
3. Provides a therapeutic program of instruction to meet individual needs, interests of children with speech/language disabilities.
4. Employs a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs of students.
5. Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school personnel to implement strategies for instruction.
6. Provides consultation to regular education, special education, support staff and parents regarding programming for children with communication needs through appropriate service delivery models.
7. Keep thorough and ongoing records for identified students.
8. Maintain appropriate records of referrals, screening and assessments.
9. Follows district policies and procedures.
10. Performs such other tasks as may be assigned by supervisor.
Technical Skills. Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Advanced oral and written communication.
- Advanced interpersonal skills.
- Advanced time management, problem solving, and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Advanced knowledge of children with special needs.
- Advanced knowledge of speech/language therapy practices and procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Fluency in second language preferred.
- Knowledge and use of speech/language therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice to guide intervention decisions.
- Knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures that mandate and guide speech/language therapy practice in schools.
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, building, and department procedures.
- Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Salary:
Speech Language Pathologists are on the Special Services Provider Salary Schedule and is based upon years of experience.
Salary Schedule
One year of credit will be provided for each year of approved outside experience.
Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.
Employment Period:
186 days per year
