Speech Language Pathologist (12-month employment) presso Join Delaware Schools Consortium

• Hold or be eligible for a valid Delaware Speech Pathology license.   
• Other requirements as established by the state of Delaware for certification/licensure. 

• Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state and local rules, regulations and laws.
• Communicates effectively with the Director of Student Services, school administrators, teachers, students, families and related services team. 
• Provides prevention, assessment and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency.
• Maintains data for program planning and decision-making.
• Completes records for third party reimbursement accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring to suspected and identified speech and language disorders.
• Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments.
• Provides screening to identify speech-disabled children at regular intervals and at specified levels.
• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student's daily activities.
• Provides professional development and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech services.
• Maintains lists of referred, screened, and eligible students, as well as a directory of outside agencies, consultants, specialists, and related services.
• Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining materials and equipment necessary to the delivery of service.
• Serves as an advocate for speech/language service programs and needs.
• Attends IEP meetings and provides leadership to the development of IEPs when appropriate.
• Implements, monitors and updates goals on IEPs for students.
• Provides summative data regarding the effectiveness of speech services as requested.
• Serves as a vital team member of the school-community.
• Schedules interventions using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration and pullout as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Employment Condition:
By accepting employment as a 12-month employee with the Milford School District, you acknowledge and understand that:

• A primary responsibility during the summer months (June–August) is to support district-run summer programming for special education students, Extended School Year (ESY) and/or specialized instructional or support special education services.
• The inclusion of summer duties as part of the 12-month contract is to support district summer programming.
• 12-month employees are expected to work the entire calendar year, satisfying the required workdays as other 12-month employees. 12-month professional employees follow the same holiday schedule and accrue leave as other 12-month employees. 

Examples of Summer Duties May Include:

• Providing direct instruction, related services, or behavioral support to special education students during summer months.
• Assisting with ESY program setup, progress monitoring, or closure tasks.
• Supporting data collection, compliance documentation, or student transitions between school years.
• Participating in professional learning activities connected to program implementation.
• Service as an IEP Team Member for meetings scheduled during the summer months, as needed.
• Complete evaluations and summary reports for students, as needed during the summer.

• Resume
• Copy of unofficial transcripts
• Three separate letters of recommendation 

• Criminal Background Check (within last one year)
• Child Protection Registry Check (within last one year)
• Physician’s Health Certification
• TB Test (within last five years)
• Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
• Adherence to School District Policies
• Milford Board of Education Approval