Speech​/Language Pathologist; two positions - GCPS

Speech/Language Pathologist (two positions) - GCPS

Join GARRETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS as a Speech/Language Pathologist.

FTE: Full-time
Status: Exempt (Teacher bargaining unit)
Terms: 197 days, generally 8 hours per day, but the workday may be greater based upon the needs of the system
Salary: Unit I Certificated Salary Scale - 8 hr Schedule ($63,317 - $72,982), commensurate with education and experience
Supervisor: Director of Special Education
Availability:  School Year
Deadline: Until filled

Job Description
The speech language pathologist will provide speech/language services to students who have identified speech/language needs or those referred for speech language evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree or equivalency in speech language pathology
• Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene license or be eligible for a provisional license
• Successful completion of a required criminal, drug, and tuberculosis screenings
• Provide proof of United States citizenship or legal resident alien status
• Valid driver's license and dependable daily transportation
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in a variety of technologies and applications, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Successful management of confidential information and materials
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to work on multiple and concurrent tasks while experiencing frequent interruptions
• History of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to meet intensive deadlines
• Ability to serve as a positive role model in the workplace and within the community
• Ability to maintain emotional control while addressing stressful situations
• Ability to work prolonged and irregular hours, as necessary
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, feel, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, pull, and carry
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects averaging 50-70 lbs.
• Good hearing, vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision
• Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in applicable field
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working with elementary, middle, or high school level students

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide speech/language assessment for those students referred by the IEP Team and/or Infants and Toddlers Program.
• Attend IEP/IFSP meetings for students with identified speech/language needs or those referred for speech/language evaluation.
• Serve as a case manager of the IEP for students with speech/language disability.
• Schedule and implement therapy for identified students.
• Maintain open communication with all staff, related service members, parents, and students.
• Develop and implement the IEP/IFSP for those students with identified speech/language services.
• Maintain up-to-date special education files for all students with speech/language services.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, logs of student progress, daily lesson plan that coordinate with IEP/ISFP, progress reports, and Medical Assistance billing.
• Coordinate school program with the home.
• Maintain all needed forms and records as required by the school and program policy and procedure, plus those forms required for state and federal reports.
• Develop and provide needed professional development.
• Maintain a Maryland State certification in speech language pathology.
• Provide services in various settings, including, but not necessarily limited to, Head Start centers, homes, private daycares, schools, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Serve on committees, as necessary.
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Account for and order program equipment and supplies, as necessary.
• Attend and actively participate in staff/faculty meetings and appropriate job-related professional development.
• Improve skill and knowledge…