What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 - 2027 Speech and Language Pathologists position at Somerset County Public Schools?
I. Position Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) identifies, assesses, and provides high-quality interventions for students with communication disorders that adversely affect educational performance. The SLP works as an integral member of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to support student access to the curriculum.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assessment: Conducts comprehensive evaluations of students’ communication skills (articulation, language, fluency, and voice). Interprets data to determine eligibility for special education services under COMAR and IDEA guidelines.
Instruction & Intervention: Develops and implements evidence-based, educationally relevant speech-language interventions in both face-to-face and teletherapy environments.
IEP Management: Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to draft measurable goals using the Maryland Online IEP (MOIEP) system.
Hybrid Service Delivery: Maintains proficiency in virtual learning platforms to provide services to students remotely while effectively managing an in-person caseload at assigned school buildings.
Consultation: Provides strategies to teachers and families for carryover of communication goals into the classroom and home.
Compliance: Completes all required documentation, including progress reports and Medicaid billing, within state-mandated timelines.
III. Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program.
Licensure: * Valid license from the Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists.
Candidates awaiting clinical fellowship (CFY) or state certification will be considered if they meet MSDE "conditional" requirements.
Certification: Must hold or be eligible for MSDE (Maryland State Department of Education) Specialist Certification. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA is preferred.
IV. Required Skills & Abilities
Teletherapy Proficiency: Ability to engage students through virtual platforms and manage digital records securely.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to navigate the "Admissions, Review, and Dismissal" (ARD) process with parents and staff.
Adaptability: Flexibility to transition between different school cultures and virtual/physical workspaces.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Somerset County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin.
Salary : $52,018 - $96,181