26-27SY Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologists are classified as special education instructors, providing comprehensive educational, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to students with speech and language defects.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate for Speech and Language Impaired PK-12, Speech and Hearing Disorders, Speech Correction or Speech Correctionist
• Knowledge of modern methods, principles, and practices of elementary and/or secondary education
• Knowledge of theories and principles of normal child growth and development with emphasis on the effects of speech/language disorder on the educational performance of a child
• Knowledge of special needs and methods of teaching children with speech/language disorders
• Knowledge of principles, techniques, equipment, and literature used in individual and group treatment of a wide variety of speech/language disorders
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional techniques for instructing students with speech/language disorders
• Knowledge of diagnostic and assessment tools available for use with students with speech/language impairments
• Ability to apply the principles and techniques of speech/language therapy in the treatment of a wide variety of speech/language disorders
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships