Speech/Language Pathologist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Speech Language Pathologist

Date Posted:
5/15/2025

Location:
Woodbridge School District- Related Services

Date Available:
August 2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
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POSITION: Speech Language Pathologist

LOCATION: Woodbridge School District (schools TBD)

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Woodbridge School District is accepting applications for a Speech/Language Pathologist. This is a 10-month position.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services to students with communication disorders that adversely affect their educational performance. Working collaboratively within the school district, the SLP supports students' ability to access the curriculum by developing and implementing individualized speech and language therapy programs. The SLP serves as a key member of the multidisciplinary educational team, ensuring compliance with state and federal special education regulations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

• Current license or eligibility for licensure by the state board of speech-language pathology.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) in progress.

• State Department of Education certification or endorsement for Speech-Language Pathology

• Knowledge of special education regulations and compliance procedures

• Experience in a school setting or with school-aged populations preferred

• Familiarity with Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) preferred

• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills required.

• Ability to interpret assessment data and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Proficiency in using technology for documentation, virtual therapy, and instructional support.

• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, voice, fluency, and communication evaluations.

• Interpret assessment data and write diagnostic reports.

• Participate in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including eligibility determinations.

• Design and implement therapy plans based on IEP goals.

• Maintain adequate records of treatment and data of the IEP objectives for the students being served.

• Present well-constructed, thorough, reports related to completed assessments and observations of students.

• Use evidence-based practices to address articulation, language, voice, fluency, and social communication needs.

• Plan for and deliver speech and language therapy through group and/or individual sessions for students that may include assistive technology, augmentative communication, social language development, articulation, voice, oral motor, receptive and expressive language.

• Perform appropriate diagnostic and evaluative testing.

• Opportunities for specialized caseloads including students with educational classification of Autism or other complex communication needs, and students with feeding needs

• Work with and assist other team members with providing necessary carry-over of strategies and skills into all other areas of the students learning opportunities.

• Provides speech services, as needed, for students attending ESY or 12 month programming.

• Work collaboratively with administration, teachers, parents, special education staff, and other professionals.

• Provide consultation to classroom teachers to support speech and language goals within the general education setting.

• Educate families and staff about communication development and strategies to support student needs.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student progress, therapy sessions, and evaluations.

• Ensure all services comply with state and federal laws (IDEA) and district policies.

• Prepare and participate in IEP meetings and re-evaluations.

• Stay current with best practices, certifications, and continuing education requirements.

• Supervise speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) or graduate interns, as needed.

• Assist in developing district-wide speech-language programs and initiatives.

• Contribute to the creation of communication-friendly classrooms and school environments.

• Other duties as assigned.

Internal candidates:
Apply on Frontline and submit a Letter of Interest:

External candidates:
The following documents represent a completed application file and must be submitted: a letter of interest, updated resume, and three (3) current letters of recommendation. All documents may be attached to the online application .

Complete an online application on Frontline:

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Woodbridge School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Woodbridge School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs or activities, on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.

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