Speech / Language Pathologist

Overview: The key role of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is to identify students with a communication disorder that may adversely affect a child’s educational performance and/or to address the communication needs of students who have been identified as needing Speech Language Services within our Red Clay Schools.
Multiple SLP positions available including positions within traditional K-12 settings as well as the Red Clay Early Years Program & K-12 Autism Support classrooms.

Duties:

• Assess students to identify potential communication deficits/needs including articulation, expressive/receptive and pragmatic language
• Write evaluation reports and Evaluation Summary Reports based on student needs
• Generate, implement, and monitor Individualized Educational Programs
• Plan and provide services for students with speech/language impairment as well as students with various disabilities qualifying for speech as a related service
• Provide transdisciplinary speech and language services within the natural context of the school day
• Support use of Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) tools for students including modeling/support for classroom staff
• Serve students and assist staff with feeding/swallowing concerns
• Maintain case records for students including service logs, progress monitoring and quarterly goal reporting
• Complete Cost Recovery Documentation
• Collaborate and consult with parents, teachers, and other school staff
• Prioritize daily responsibilities in order to address students' strengths and needs

Qualification:

• Masters Degree
• Must meet certification requirements for Speech Language Pathologist
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) (will consider Clinical Fellowship)
• Professional License for Speech Language Pathologist
• Experience serving students with autism preferred for positions within Autism Support classrooms

REQUIREMENTS:

Internal Candidates:
Completed Online Internal Transfer Application
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume
External Candidates:
Completed Online Application
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume
Contact Information:
Sarah Celestin
Director of Special Services
(302) 552-3773 (Special Services Office)
sarah.celestin@redclay.k12.de.us
Dominick C. Squittiere, M.Ed.,
Education Associate, District Autism Services
(302) 552-3773 (Special Services Office)
Dominick.squittiere@redclay.k12.de.us
Closing: Until filled