Speech Language Pathologist - School Deaf

CSDB

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Commitment: CSDB is a Deaf and Blind‑led academy where language, leadership, and learning converge to generate agency. Grounded in lived experience, students develop presence, purpose, and way finding in a space built for growth, pride, and authenticity.

Aspiration: CSDB builds generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who set new standards and transform the world.

School for the Deaf – School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Department: Student Services

Reports To: Director of Special Education

• Provides speech‑language instruction to Preschool through Transition‑age students who are Deaf/hard‑of‑hearing with possible vision loss.

• Collaborates with the educational team to design and implement individualized plans that foster full communicative access and linguistic development. Emphasizes bilingual and bicultural approaches recognizing American Sign Language (ASL) and English as equal, valued languages. Supports development of ASL fluency, English literacy, and pragmatic skills, while addressing speech, oral‑motor, and auditory skills when appropriate. Promotes language‑rich environments that respect Deaf culture and affirm student identity.
• Utilizes appropriate communication skills with each student.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and knowledge of bilingual language acquisition.
• Performs work associated with speech, communication, and language instruction, including organizing therapy delivery aligned to IEP goals; maintaining records related to attendance, progress, and required documentation; developing objectives and delivering lessons or strategies that meet individual and group needs; conducting speech/language diagnostic evaluations; and making recommendations regarding communication habilitation strategies for students who are Deaf, blind, and/or multiply disabled sensory impaired.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in task analysis, assessment, behavior management, organization and planning, curriculum development, parent relations, and teamwork.
• Works as part of the education/diagnostics team in assessment processes and IEP development to accomplish lesson objectives, align with curriculum, and maximize student communication potential.
• Provides outreach services as assigned, including consultation regarding communication habilitation programs.
• Serves as a positive team member of Student Services and CSDB as a whole; participates in team, departmental, Professional Learning Community, school, and instructional meetings as required.
• Provides parent consultation and participates in selected parent‑focused activities; provides information to students and peers when communication concerns arise, utilizing appropriate community resources.
• Participates in professional development, training, and workshops as appropriate; presents information to CSDB / LEA staff and parents as requested.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned, including activities related to Medicaid billing.

• Master’s Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from a regionally accredited college or university, with interest in serving students with special needs.
• Must hold or be eligible for appropriate Educator / Special Services Provider (SSP) licensure in the State of Colorado, endorsed as a School Speech‑Language Pathologist (requires ASHA certification or a passing score on the PRAXIS Speech‑Language Pathology exam).
• Must hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.
• Experience teaching or working with children in an educational environment who are Deaf/hard‑of‑hearing.
• ASL proficiency required per CSDB policy GBF‑E‑1:
  Intermediate Plus upon hire, with expectation of demonstrating Advanced level within two (2) years of hire.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply current speech‑language educational practices for students who are Deaf/hard‑of‑hearing, including hearing aids, FM systems, auditory training techniques, and cochlear implant technology.
• General knowledge of Deaf education and Deaf cultural values; demonstrates consideration…