Early Intervention (Part C) Speech Pathologist - 12 Month Position

  • Mechanicsville
  • Hanover County Public School
Salary: $62,349.63 - $100,771.77 Annually
Location : Mechanicsville, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 03243
Department: SPED Department
Opening Date: 09/12/2024
Description
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides therapeutic/intervention services and treats persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems. Conducts speech screenings and assessments individually and as part of a full team of evaluators.
Qualifications: KSA's, Education
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Certification Required; Must hold a current Board of Audiology and Speech/Language Pathology license (School, Provisional, or Full license)
Education and Experience
Education Required: Must meet option one or two as outlined for speech pathologists and hold a current school-based license or full license under the Virginia Licensure Regulations For School Personnel. Master's Degree required.
Experience Required: Must have a record of successful full-time speech/language therapy experience or have demonstrated a successful internship. The position requires expertise in the diagnosis and remediation of communication disorders, expertise in the provision of therapy for birth to preschool age children with a wide range of disabilities, and the ability to work with computers, adaptive equipment, and assistive technology. Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Terms of Employment
LOCATION : Part C
WORK SCHEDULE: 12 Months, 7.25 hours/day
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Part C Coordinator
PAYGRADE : 18
SALARY SCALE: Uniform
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Physical requirements and Disclaimer
Physical Conditions:
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Attendance to meetings outside the normal duty hours is often required. Minimal ability for a wide range of motion to include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and manipulating. May involve repetitive motions and long periods of sitting at a desk or computer.
Updated 4/2017; 10/2016; 9/2015 (Rev from Speech Pathologist ) Ensures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Health Benefits - Eligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week
  • Health Insurance - Hanover County Public Schools offers 3 health insurance plans through Aetna and contributes significantly toward the monthly premium. An opt-out credit is available for full-time and part-time employees who do not participate. For those who participate in the High Deductible Plan, HCPS contributes annually to a Health Savings Account and employees can choose to contribute more to that account.
  • Dental Insurance - HCPS offers two plan options through Aetna.
  • Vision Insurance - HCPS offers a vision plan through VSP.
Time Off Benefits *
  • Paid Holidays - 10- month and 11-month personnel follow the School Calendar. 12-month full-time classified employees receive 13 holidays per year (9 designated days and 4 floating days).
  • Vacation - 12-month employees earn 1 day of leave per month for their first four years of service, 1.25 days for 5 - 9 years of service, and 1.5 days for 10 or more years of service.
  • Sick Leave - Full-time employees earn one sick leave day per month (10 - 12 depending on length of contract) with unlimited accrual. Part-time employees will earn sick leave on a prorated basis.
  • Personal Leave - Full-time employees earn two days per year the first 3 years of service and 3 days per year with 3 or more years of service.
*Sick leave benefits are subject to change
Savings & Retirement
  • VRS Retirement - Employees who work more than 5.5 hours per day participate in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). The benefit is 95% paid for by Hanover County Schools.
  • VRS Hybrid Retirement Optional Contribution Plan - HCPS offers an additional plan for Hybrid employees who can choose to contribute up to an additional 4% in voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the Hybrid Retirement Plan each month, which is matched to a maximum of 2.5% by HCPS.
  • Retirement Savings Plans - HCPS offers 403(b) and 457 plans through Empower. These plans allow employees to set aside pre or post tax dollars for retirement. HCPS contributes $250/year toward 403(b) account for non-VRS eligible employees. Any HCPS employee can make contributions to these plans.
  • Premium Conversion/Section 125 - HCPS allows employees to take insurance premium deductions on pre-tax basis.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - HCPS offers a Medical FSA and a Dependent Care FSA for eligible expenses.
Income Protection & Security
  • Life Insurance -Paid for 100% by HCPS for VRS eligible employees. The benefit is two times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death. Additional life insurance is available for purchase to cover spouse and children or to increase employee benefit.
  • Sick Leave Bank - Income protection for up to 45 days due to a catastrophic illnesses/injury . Available to part-time, and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees who enroll.
  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - Job protected leave for family or own serious health conditions. Contact Francesca Jones at for more information.
  • Long-Term Disability - Paid for 100% by HCPS for full and part-time employees. Benefits begin at 180 days and offers up to 60% income replacement.
  • Short-Term Disability -Optional benefit for short-term disability for part-time and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees. Employees may choose a 14 or 44 day waiting period and a 40% or 60% income replacement for up to 6 months.
  • Voluntary Benefits Eligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week - Optional supplemental plans offered through Pierce Insurance include:
    • Accident Insurance
    • Critical Illness Insurance
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Cancer Insurance
    • Life Insurance with Long Term Care
    • Legal and Identity Theft Protection
    • Pet Insurance
Additional Benefits
  • Direct Deposit
  • Membership in Virginia Credit Union
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • New Teacher Mentoring Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $800
  • VDOE teacher license renewal fees paid by HCPS
  • Free admission to home athletic events during regular season
  • Wellness Programs including annual flu vaccinations.
The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Director for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding personnel matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To contact Hanover County Public Schools by phone, you may call (804) .
Agency
Hanover County Public Schools
Address Hanover County Public Schools
200 Berkley Street
Ashland, Virginia, 23005 Phone
Website
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LICENSURE STATUS--Do you hold a current Board of Audiology and Speech/Language Pathology license?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have experience working with children birth to three years of age? If so, please explain.
Required Question