Delaware Department of Education

Speech/Language Pathologist

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Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Speech/Language Pathologist

GRADES: K-12

STATUS: Full-Time, 10-month position

Position Description:

ASPIRA Delaware is looking for a highly motivated Speech/Language Pathologist to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students in order to reach personal, social and intellectual development.

Responsibilities:

  • Screen students for possible speech and/or language deficiencies
  • Evaluate the speech/language skills of students in the school
  • Administer, interpret, and explain standardized speech and language results with all participants during eligibility determination meetings
  • Review, interpret, and explain standardized speech evaluation results received from other schools and districts to determine eligibility for services and/or to determine if additional assessments are needed for eligibility determination
  • Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports, ESR documents, progress summaries, and related compliance documents in accordance with Delaware Department of Education and Cost Recovery Program
  • Provide information when requested to parents and community through meetings, workshops, etc.
  • Keep accurate records and documentation of student participation and progress
  • Schedule individual and small group therapy sessions for eligible students identified as having speech/language needs
  • Provide tiered support for students identified as requiring intervention in the area of oral communication and listening comprehension
  • Implement therapy and strategies to meaningfully engage students to participate and practice targeted speech language expectations
  • Cooperate with school personnel to deliver services in accordance with each student's IEP
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Completion of a master's degree with an emphasis in speech-language pathology, communication disorders or speech-language and hearing science
  • Must hold or be eligible for Speech/Language Pathologist Professional License from the State of Delaware
  • ASHA certification preferred
  • Knowledge of ESL practices preferred
Delaware Department of Education

About Delaware Department of Education

The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) provides educational support to residents from birth through adulthood. DDOE supports Delaware public schools – which includes 19 school districts and 23 charter schools – with resources, professional development, grant access and more so that all Delaware students are ready for success in college, career and life.

DDOE additionally manages educator licensure and certification, registers homeschools, facilitates adult and prison education programs, supports early learning and higher education institutes, and facilitates additional programs as outlined in Delaware Code.

Delaware education policies, laws, and regulations are often formed in partnership with local educators and stakeholders, the State Board of Education, the Professional Standards Board and the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA).

In Delaware, any child between age five and 16 is required to attend a public school, homeschool or other non-public option.

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Education & Training
Company Size
201-500 employees
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Year Founded
1898
Website
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