Speech Language Pathologist

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a Speech Language Pathologist :

Speech Language Pathologist

JobID : *4072

• Position Type : THERAPIST / Speech Language Pathologist Date Available : TBD *Posting Opens : June 17, 2024 Posting Closes : Open until filled
• The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a Speech Language Pathologist, Job Code 024, Time Schedule 380 (190 Days), Salary Range TBD, Collective Bargaining Unit AEA.

This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.*Application must be made electronically through rel "nofollow" .

Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application.

The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate.

For further information, please contact Melissa Frymyer, Special Education at 330-761-3148 or Human Resources, 330-761-2753.

• QUALIFICATIONS Required : Current Ohio certification, Speech Pathology; Must have own transportation available daily.Desired : ASHA Certification Speech Pathology State of Ohio Licensure Speech PathologyPOSITION DESCRIPTION : Speech and Language services provided by a speech language pathologist are provided as a supplement to the child's basic education program, either in regular education or in special education, to enable a child to access education;
• Provides speech language pathology services as outlined in Ohio Department of Education Rules for Education of the Handicapped;
• Follows local policies and administrative procedures to assure compliance with Federal and State rules for speech handicapped;
• Identifies speech, language and hearing handicapped students, zero through twenty-one years of age, through provision of routine speech, language and hearing screening tests as determined by the Office of Special Education;
• Participates as multi-disciplinary team member or consultant for possibly handicapped students; Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine communicative status and eligibility for services;
• identifies type of problem articulation, language, voice, or fluency determines severity and adverse effect upon education program;

Participates with other personnel to complete evaluation team reports; schedules and participates in IEP meetings to determine least restrictive environment, type and amount of program and