Speech Language Pathologist

POSTING CLOSE DATE

This posting will remain Open Until Filled.

Multiple positions at Elementary and/or Secondary levels within the district for the 2023/2024 School Year.  

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

A COMPLETE PRE-REGISTRATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING (Must be attached in My Applications):

( **Current D11 Teachers and SSPs require Resume, Cover Letter and Letters of Recommendation) 

**A completed online submission                 

**An up-to-date professional resume. Please ensure that your resume includes both months and years for all certified work experience over the last 15 years. These dates will only be reviewed once for your salary offer.

*A legible copy of all official college transcripts. Please provide ALL Transcripts, Bachelor’s level and above. Compensation offers will be reviewed once for credits related to your salary offer.

**Three letters of recommendation; 2 professional, 1 collegial (must be within the last two years)

**Cover Letter

*A legible copy of your teaching license(s)

*Alternative Licensure Candidates (Teacher in Residence); Statement of Eligibility, must provide copy of passing PRAXIS II scores

*Student Teachers: must provide copy of passing PRAXIS II scores and current transcripts

Transcripts or PRAXIS II Scores will be required for all applicants teaching out of content area per CDE Requirements

To upload documents into your application, click on the blue FAQ Sheet link on our Employment webpage.  It is located on the Teacher Opportunities page and should be read before you begin.  Any uploaded documents will carry over to future applications in D11.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Administers and interprets evaluations related to the Special Education process.  Participates in parent conferences or IEP Team meetings.  Writes, develops or modifies a student’s Individual Education Plan.  Implements special education educational programming to support the development of speech/language/communication skills as outlined on Individual Education Plans.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Administers diagnostic evaluations to determine eligibility for Special Education services and makes determination regarding the need for specialized services to support communication needs of students. 

Interprets evaluation data to determine appropriate interventions based on unique needs of student.  Summarizes evaluation results for required reporting.

Develops goals and/or objectives for IEP, attends IEP meetings/conferences/team meetings, provides quarterly progress reports regarding IEP goals/objectives. 

Develops treatment plans, intervention plans or protocols to support students with educational disabilities.

Complies data (charts, records, graphs) to monitor student progress and guide student programming.  Completes/submits documentation to support Medicaid reimbursement.

Delivers Specialized instruction related to speech/language/communication skills as outlined on Students’ IEPs.

Works with building Special Education team to assure specialized services are being delivered as outlined on the IEP and helps resolve any issues as they arise. 

Works with Building Principal to assure scheduling, assignments and related issues are addressed to maintain smooth implementation of student services.


OTHER DUTIES:

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people

Ability to work independently while maintaining high professional standards

Ability to organize work load and prioritize assigned tasks

Open and willing to change based on new data and information

Ability to be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the students/staff they serve

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in Speech-Communication, Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders/Speech Services from an accredited institution of higher education

Appropriate Colorado Department of Education Certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist ages 0-21

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to Building Principal.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in office, classroom and/or other educational settings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sitting.  Requires worker to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs; bend kneel, and crouch; reach, hold grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboard, and form manual sign.  The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing.

SALARY RANGE

Teachers (including Psychologists, Occupational, Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Counselors) hired into D11 are placed on the appropriate lane and step of the teacher salary schedule based on two factors which include:

a) the educational background of the applicant and
b) the number of years of prior job related experience (the maximum credit granted is 14 years provided the experience occurred in the last 15 years).

The minimum in-hire salary for a this position is $41,667/yr and the maximum salary is $73,046/yr

Benefit Eligibility

Positions assigned at 0.41 FTE and above are eligible for benefits. Benefits include the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, District Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Long-term Disability, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Colorado Springs School District 11 seeks to comply with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.