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General Statement of Duties
The speech/language pathologist functions as a member of the student's educational team and is responsible for the development of effective communication skills in those students identified as speech/language impaired. This position requires expertise in the diagnosis and remediation of communication disorders, provision of therapy for students with a wide range of disabilities, ongoing data collection and maintenance of Documentation of Service Logs and the ability to work with computers, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology. Additionally, consultation with general educators is required.
- Assesses communication disorders including test selection, administration, interpretation and formal report writing
- Implements the entire referral process to determine a student's eligibility for special education services within federal state/county procedural guidelines
- Provides speech/language therapy in accordance with a written educational plan for students with a wide range of physical, emotional, and/or cognitive impairments
- Develops therapeutic plans for intervention within a range of therapy service models and as a member of an inter/transdisciplinary team(s)
- Communicates orally and in writing with parents, school personnel, and outside agency professionals
- Develops action plans for students not formally identified as speech/language impaired
- Other duties as assigned
- Regular attendance is required
10-month / 209 day and 11-month / 239-day positions available.
Annual salary will be prorated based upon actual work begin date.
Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.
Minimum Requirements
Must hold a valid Virginia Board of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.
Background Check Disclosure
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
- State Police Criminal History Investigation
- Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
- Tuberculosis Screening/Test
Benefits
For information about our benefits, visit our website: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits