Anticipated Elementary Speech and Language Pathologist in London

Effective August 17, 2026, the Speech and Language Pathologist will provide speech and language assessments and therapy to students with various disabling conditions including developmental, neurological, orthopedic, and behavioral dysfunction/disorders. Responsibilities include determining eligibility for services and therapy, providing therapy in receptive and expressive language, articulation, stuttering, and voice, and supporting the transition of students through the education system.

Qualifications:

• Possesses a Bachelor's degree; Master's degree with a certificate of clinical competence required.
• Possesses a valid Pennsylvania certificate and valid speech license.
• Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Criminal History Record, Pre-Employment Drug Testing, and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard.
• Possesses proficiency in the English language, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with school personnel and the public.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Possesses a valid driver's license if position requires travel around the district.

Knowledge of:

• Remediation strategies and behaviour management techniques.
• Instructional terminology, program philosophies, concepts, materials, methods, and procedures.
• Proper administration, evaluation, and interpretation of diagnostic tests and measurements.
• Techniques and methods of speech and language assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and planning.
• Record keeping and report writing techniques.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Primary Job Functions:

• Accepts and processes referrals; administers and interprets diagnostic tests to identify the language, speech, and hearing needs of referred students; evaluates results and determines primary disabling condition; communicates related information to the individualized education program (IEP) team.
• Consults with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding the language, speech, and hearing needs of students; serves as a member of the IEP team and other special groups as appropriate.
• Prepares diagnostic reports; facilitates referrals to other agencies, clinics, or resources when necessary.
• Collaborates and prepares modifications and recommendations for students who have not qualified for service; monitors, facilitates, and re-evaluates student progress.
• Implements effective remediation strategies and behavioural management techniques to individuals enrolled in therapy; collaborates with regular and special education teachers, and instructional assistants to provide classroom intervention.
• Designs augmentative communication systems (BoardMaker) and trains students, staff, and parents in related systems, or makes appropriate referral to outside agency or local IU; designs speech and language home programs and trains parents in their use.
• Organizes and maintains records as required by law and district policy.
• Provides planned learning experiences to motivate pupils and best utilise the available time for instruction; identifies and adjusts instructional objectives in terms of student need using grade level standards and assessments.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualised and small group, as well as whole group, instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Creates lesson plans that comply with PA Core Standards and/or PA Academic Standards.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behaviour needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom; supports and assists in maintaining district discipline policy and the site discipline plan; develops self-discipline responsibility and leadership skills in the students.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, maintains appropriate records, and prepares progress reports; communicates with parents on the individual pupils' progress.
• Creates a therapy environment conducive to learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centres, which includes models of high standards and expectations for student work.
• Promotes School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS).
• Maintains professional competence through staff development activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Administers multiple-measure assessment tests in accordance with the testing program and IEP goals.

Secondary Job Functions:

• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Administers the health needs of students, as needed.
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and in-services as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Possesses ability to access, input, and generate output of data from a computer.
• Possesses ability to understand directions and instructions to perform duties.
• Possesses ability to effectively communicate to exchange information.

Term of Employment: Contracted days, compensation, and benefits per the PSEA-NEA Agreement.

FLSA Status: Exempt.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational, and service organisation.