Speech-Language Pathologist

The St. Johnsbury School District (STJSD) serves more than 1,000 students, Pre-K through 8th grade and tuition our high school students to several area public and independent high schools. We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Job Summary:

The Saint Johnsbury School seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to work collaboratively with, and in support of, classroom teachers, paraeducators, parents, special educators, and speech consultants, and each other to ensure that the needs are met for students with communication delays. They provide services that support a student to access their specialized instruction.

General Responsibilities:

• Provides speech and language screening for students age-3 to grade 12 by referral from
• classroom teachers, parents, and other professional staff.
• Assists in district screening for pre-k and kindergarten students.
• Provides speech and language assessment for those students identified as having possible delays in speech and/or language as a result of a screening and/or referral.
• Follows district special education procedures and policies, including compliance with theVT Special Education Regulations.
• Maintains all appropriate documentation including Medicaid.
• Develops the speech and language component of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) foreligible students in conjunction with the Evaluation and Planning Team (EPT) and for eligible students under Section 504.
• Provides speech and language services to students as specified in their IEPs. Mayprovide speech and/or language services through 504 and EST Plans.
• Consults with teachers, parents/guardians, paraeducators, and other professional staff regarding classroom implementation of speech and/or language goals, objectives, andaccommodations relative to student progress.
• Reviews, selects, and recommends assessment and instructional tools to meet theneeds of students with speech, language, and/or hearing disabilities.
• Remains current with professional publications, organizations, conferences, and/or
• Informs the Director of Student Support Services and/or Superintendent of program activities and status.

Qualifications:

• The position requires a master’s degree.
• Holds or able to hold a Vermont Speech Language Pathologist Educators license as well as a clinical license.
• ASHA certification (preferred).
• Display strong communication skills (written and oral).

Compensation and Benefits

The position is for the academic year starting in August 2024. A salary commensurate with experience, degree attainment, and qualifications is paid to employees annually. Full time employees are eligible for our benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, professional development/education funds, Vermont State Teachers Retirement System, and the ability to participate in the school’s 403(b) program.

Saint Johnsbury School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.