What are the responsibilities and job description for the Districtwide -Speech and Language Pathologist (2026-2027) position at Districtwide?
License - SPEECH AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS
Department: Licensed Personnel
Classification: Licensed
Terms of Employment: 9 Months (154-day contract)
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
POSITION SUMMARY: To help reduce or eliminate communication-related impairments that interfere with the individual student's ability to drive full benefit from the District's educational program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as a resource to school staff members for professional development regarding communication related skills.
Assists and guides teacher in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
3. Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of students with speech and language impairments.
4. Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech and language impairments.
5. Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
6. Provides an individualized program of speech and language therapy to meet individual student's needs.
7. Collaborates with classroom teacher and other staff members in the implementation of therapy into daily activities.
8. Accurately completes requisition forms to request appropriate materials and equipment for speech and language programs that comply with the budget.
9. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records and inventories as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
10. Cooperates and communicates with building principals concerning the speech therapy program in their school.
POSITION EXPECTATIONS:
- Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives, in order to meet the needs of all students.
- Regular and punctual attendance.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work cooperatively with students, parents/guardians, peers, administration, and community members.
- Participate as an active member with other faculty and staff.
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
- Maintain and improve professional competence.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by principal.
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
The Elko County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly
discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring
practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, or disability and shall extend to
working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment.
Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in the Human Resources Department. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: (775) 738-5196.