#7005 Substitute Speech-Language Pathologist

#7005 Substitute Speech-Language Pathologist JobID: 43554

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Speech Language Pathologist

Date Posted:

5/27/2025

Location:

HCS County Wide

Date Available:

2025-26 SY

Closing Date:

06/06/2025

County:

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HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

NEW CUMBERLAND, WEST VIRGINIA

POSITION: Substitute, Speech-Language Pathologist

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Administers speech and hearing tests; evaluates testing results; organizes and gives therapy to those requiring it; plans and arranges for follow-up care with physicians, nurses, and local agencies; consults with teachers on procedures to be used in teaching with speech and/or hearing impairment; consults with parents to expedite therapy; prepares reports on all diagnostic evaluations and treatment; keeps records.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and the Principal of the school in which he/she is working

QUALIFICATIONS;

• Education.

Possession of a Master's Degree in Speech Therapy. Possession of a certificate of clinical competence in speech therapy as issued by the American speech and Hearing Association.

• Experience.

Two years of experience in speech therapy; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• General.

Considerable knowledge of speech therapy principles, practices, methods, diagnostic and treatment techniques and equipment; good knowledge of rehabilitation program goals and objectives in treatment and motivation of patients; good knowledge of possible hazards to patients during treatment.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under directions, is responsible for speech and hearing therapy work of considerable difficulty, carrying out a therapy program for all schools in the district; and performs related work as required. The Speech Pathologist is responsible to the department of pupil services through the principal in the building in which he is working.

• implementing his/her program of study.
• fostering a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• utilizing instructional management systems which increase student learning and maximize time on task.
• monitoring and reporting student progress towards learning outcomes.
• maintaining and upgrading his/her professional skills and teaching techniques.
• promoting and maintaining positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships.