The Division of Specialized Instruction (DSI) works to provide a high quality continuum of services in an inclusive environment so every student with disabilities is prepared for success in college, career, and life. The division works with schools to design, implement, and monitor programs and supports for students with disabilities.

The Speech and Language Pathologist supports the student’s ability to derive full benefits from the district’s educational program. The Speech and Language Pathologist will eliminate, reduce, and/or provide compensatory strategies in the area of speech and language development.

Position Overview

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides online and/or in-person direct and indirect clinical services to students who have been diagnosed with an academically-based communication disorder in areas of articulation, languages, voice, and/or fluency.

• Provides and completes comprehensive diagnostic assessments of speech, voice, and language impairments; and determines the presence/absence of a specific communication disorder which adversely impacts academic progress.

• Serves as a resource to school staff members by developing a balanced program for oral communication and speech, language, and literacy development.

• Provides direct/indirect service to students diagnosed with a swallowing disorder as it relates to the educational environment.

• Provides an implemented therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of students with diagnosed communication impairment.

• Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.

• Assists in proper referrals of students to agencies and specialists in the community, as appropriate.

• Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students’ needs and correct existing speech or language impairments.

• Compiles case history data on those cases where additional family history, health history, and early developmental history are deemed appropriate.

• Maintains all documents required to file Medicaid claims, including the documentation of students’ progress according to DCPS Policy and Procedure

Qualifications

• Experienced Speech-Language PathologistsMaster’s degree (MA/MS) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology

• Eligible for District of Columbia’s Department of Health (DOH) license in the area of Speech-Language Pathology.

• Must hold DC DOH license within 3 months of hire of date

• Holds a Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Communication Science and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology

• Proof of passing the Praxis National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology

• Proof of Completion of Clinical Fellowship or proof of ASHA certification

• Complete and pass Criminal Background Check

• If the SLP currently holds a license in another state, then he/she can obtain his/her DC DOH via “Endorsement”Eligible for AHSA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology

• Eligible for Instructional Credentials from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

Clinical Fellow Candidates

• Proof of passing the Praxis National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology

• Holds a Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology

• Effective May 1, 2018, must hold DC DOH Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow license

• Must hold DC DOH license within 3 months following the completion of Clinical Fellowship term

• Eligible for ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology

• Completion of Clinical Fellowship experience must be completed within two (2) years of DCPS hire date Eligible for Instructional Credentials from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

Personal Qualities of Top Candidates

• Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education.

• Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations.

• Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.

• Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.

• Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.

• Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others.

• Dependability: Does whatever it takes to consistently deliver with high quality under tight deadlines; successfully manages own projects through strong organization, detailed workplans, and balancing of multiple priorities.

• Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.

  Employee Benefits - 2023-24 School Year

  10 sick/personal days

  Healthcare with Carefirst (Platinum benchmark plan) 90% employer contribution for full-time employees (50% employer contribution for dependents)

  Dental and vision - 90% employer contribution for the employee (50% employer contribution for dependents)

  401k Retirement 3% Employer Contribution (whether or not the employee contributes)

  $100,000 Life Insurance - 100% employer-sponsored

  Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer-sponsored

  Flexible Spending Account - 100% employer-sponsored

  Workers Compensation - 100% employer-sponsored