Substitute - Speech Language Pathologist

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Job Posting Title

Substitute - Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Douglas County School District serve students entitled to special education services across all levels (PK-21) who require universal, targeted, and intensive intervention.

Candidates must have demonstrated knowledge and of speech language and social language development, behavior management within the context of the general education and special education classroom, consultation, and developmental needs of school aged children and adolescents.

Additionally, candidates are responsible for assessing and providing research based intervention to students with a suspected speech language impairment.

The SLP must work collaboratively to design Individual Education Programs that implement evidenced based differentiated and innovative instruction aligned to the Guaranteed Viable Curriculum (GVCs) to support academic growth, positive social relationships, functional communication, and positive behavior for learning to promote educational access.

Further, applicants should have demonstrated effective case management skills; effective written and oral communication skills; the ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents; demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students and their families; demonstrated ability and desire to function as a team member.

A minimum of a Masters in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Science Disorders from an accredited college. The speech language pathologist must have a Colorado School Speech Language Pathologist License.

It is preferred that the SLP have a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). All applicants and District Transfers need to apply online.

Position Specific Information (If Applicable)

Responsibilities:

Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned

Our teachers are integral parts of their school and the school community, performing certain duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.

As a teacher you would be expected to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

You are challenged with new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment. You would plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

You would utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student's performance and development.

You would maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.

Teachers are responsible for managing student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.

Certifications

Special Service Provider License - Speech Language Pathologist - Colorado Department of Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Skills

Position Type: Substitutes

Primary Location

Variable Location Employee - SPED

One Year Only (Yes or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

0

FTE

0.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

0 Work Days

(260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate

$90.00 USD Daily

Maximum Hire Rate

$170.00 USD Daily

Full Salary Range

$90.00 USD - $190.00 USD Daily

All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans

• This position is eligible for paid sick time.
• This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
• January 8, 2027