Speech Language Pathologist- Itinerant P-2026-002-1

Position: Multi- Location Speech Language Pathologist -Mingo County Schools

Supervisor: Director of Special Education

Certification: Speech Language Pathologist PK-AD 

Salary: Based upon degree and years' experience  Pursuant to WV Code 18A-4-2

Employment Term: 2026-2027 School Year 

Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Director of Special Education in accordance with WV State Code 18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310

Job Summary: Screen , assess and identify students with communication disorders which adversely affects their educational progress. Develop and provide and indirect services within the student's educational setting.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Appropriate certification for the position as required by WV Policy 5202;

 • Have West Virginia Speech Pathologist license and maintain license. 

• Experience with school-age children is preferred; 

• Ability to successfully work with parents, staff, and students; 

• Ability to successfully carry out the responsibilities of the position;

 • Meet professional responsibilities; 

• Clearance of any criminal convictions as listed in House Bill 146; 

• Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration;

 • Satisfactory references concerning past performance; 

• Satisfactory past evaluations. 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS/INDICATORS 

Leadership:

 • Display knowledge of area of responsibility;

 • Keep informed of recent developments in field; 

• Use good judgement; 

• Establish and follow schedule; 

• Train teachers in use of individual evaluation instruments; 

• Consult with teachers on student management ideas. 

Work Towards School System Improvement 

• Keep program current with needs of system and community; 

• Assist teachers in the use and results of individual evaluations, related materials, and appropriate methods. 

Promote Good Employee and Public Relations 

• Cooperate with staff and public;

 • be accessible; 

• treat parents, staff, public and students courteously; 

• Work with parents in developing and understanding of learning problems. 

Display Professional Work Habits

 • Maintain confidentiality;

 • Display a positive attitude; 

• Display respect for opinions of others; 

• Regular attendance; 

• Be punctual; 

• Dress appropriately. 

Professional Development 

• Promote staff development in areas related to Speech Language Pathologist; 

• Read professional journals; 

• Attend professional meetings. 

Professional Evaluation 

• Constantly evaluate and update program;

 • Offer suggestions to special education director on program improvement; 

• Offer suggestions to teachers on methods to use in working with students; 

• Administer test and interpret results. 

Perform Duties Assigned

 • Prepare and submit reports as required; 

• Serve on Placement Advisory Committee; 

• Counsel students;

 • Serve as liaison to other professionals;

 • Monitor procedural safeguards to assure compliance;

 • Consult with and assist other Speech Language Pathologist; 

• Maintain files 

• Evaluate assessment data on students transferring int