Anticipated Speech and Language Pathologist

Position Type: Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted: 6/6/2025 Location: Multiple Buildings Job Description Overview The Speech & Language Pathologist supports and provides services to create a learning environment that guides and encourages students to reach their potential in order to become effective contributors to society. You are to establish a classroom environment conducive to learning, provide appropriate learning activities, establish positive relationships with parents and staff members, and help students understand their role in the home, school, and community. Essential Functions Instruct regular education students, special education students (IEP students), and evaluations for new students as assigned. Plan, implement, and continue to update a course of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and be able to show verbal and written evidence of preparation upon request. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior by creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, IEP goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to students. Employ a variety of up-to-date instructional techniques and media consistent with the classroom environment provided. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations by assessing students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required. Seek the assistance of District specialists for students who may need additional learning support. Take all necessary and reasonable precaution to protect students in their use of equipment and materials in the school. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct. Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and assist in the evaluation of job performance. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Middle School Principal, other Building Administrators, or Guidance Counselors. Job Requirements Basic Qualifications Must obtain a minimum of a bachelor's degree and the instructional certification required under the Certification Staffing Policy Guidelines (CSPGs) as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the specific position in which employed. Must provide a PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check, FBI Background Check, Health Record, TB test results, ACT 24/82 Report, and ACT 126 Training Certificate. Must excel at using computer based systems including Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerSchool, and Canvas. Additional Qualifications Strives to maintain professional, cooperative, and respectful relationships with all other District employees. Serve as a pleasant, helpful, patient, consoling, and positive representative of Lower Dauphin School District in all interactions with the community. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and a team player along with the ability to work with frequent interruptions and under sometimes stressful conditions. Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task, communicate clearly and effectively, work independently, exercise good judgment and follow written and verbal directions. Physical Demands Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time. Ability to type and use both hands for grasping and repetitive motions. Some bending and twisting of the body required. Ability to lift/carry no more than 15 lbs. independently. Visual and audio acuity including ability to read computer screens and written documents. Ability to use the telephone and speak clearly and distinctly. Work Environment Typical school setting subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.