Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Required Documentation (please provide as profile attachments):

• Valid Board of Audiology and Speech/Language Pathology license (BASLP)
• Signed copy of your most recent evaluation or speech therapist internship evaluation (if recent or current graduate)
• Unofficial transcripts

• VA Child Abuse Recognition & Intervention Training Certificate

• Emergency First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (including a hands on CPR skills practice), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training certification

• Dyslexia Awareness Training 

Employment Location:

Chesapeake Public Schools

Chesapeake, VA

Calendar Days:

10 Calendar Months

Educational Requirements:

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree
* Master's Degree

Education specialization:
Essential:
* Speech Language Pathology

Education equivalent experience:
Essential:
* Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Masters degree in speech or language pathology and considerable experience as a classroom teacher.

Description:

• Performs difficult professional work delivering instructional and clinical services to speech/language impaired students; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision.
• Identifies and serves speech/language impaired students within the school system;
• Screens school system pupils to identify speech/language-impaired individuals;
• Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing and language impairments;
• Plans and implements remedial procedures to modify deficient communications skills;
• Directs therapy sessions including speech/language articulation, voice and fluency therapy;
• Consults and collaborates with teachers and monitors student progress;
• Plans instructional programs and preparations;
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior for an orderly and productive learning environment;
• Conducts and participates in child study, eligibility, screening and staff meetings and conferences;
• Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communications and speech improvement;
• Develops and uses student's Individualized Educational Plans with each student in caseload;
• Prepares speech and language evaluation reports;
• Prepares and maintains related records and files;
• Assists in proper referrals of students to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate;
• Performs related tasks as required. 

Other Information:

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of speech and language diagnosis and therapy; thorough knowledge of casework methods and procedures; thorough knowledge of local, state and federal resources, programs, procedures, laws, rules and regulations; ability to conduct interviews, assessments and diagnosis effectively and analyze needs and problems objectively; ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally, in writing, and in sign language; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff and administration. Considerable experience as a classroom teacher.

Possession of or ability to acquire appropriate license(s), certificate(s), and/or endorsement(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
* Work requires stooping.
* Work requires climbing.
* Work requires kneeling.
* Work requires crouching.
* Work requires reaching.
* Work requires standing.
* Work requires walking.
* Work requires lifting.
* Work requires using fingers.
* Work requires grasping.
* Work requires repetitive motions.
* Spoken word required for expressing/exchanging ideas.
* Vocal communication required to convey instructions.
* Visual acuity is required for determining accuracy of work.
* Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing data.
* Visual acuity is required for observing surroundings.
* Visual acuity required for operation of motor vehicles/equip
* Visual acuity is required for depth and color perception.
* Hearing required to perceive information at normal levels.
* Not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
Nonessential:
* Exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
* Exertion of up to 20 pounds of force.
* Work requires balancing.
* Work requires crawling.
* Work requires pushing.
* Work requires pulling.
* Works requires feeling.
* Visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts
* Visual acuity is required in use of measuring devices.
* Assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arms length.
* Observing general surroundings and activities.
* Exposure to bloodborne pathogens possible. 

 Application Procedure:

Your application will remain active for one calendar year in which you apply. You may update your profile by logging back into the online application system.  Include any changes in address or telephone number.

Thank you for your interest in Chesapeake Public Schools. We look forward to receiving your application.

Summary

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