Speech Language Pathologist

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

FALL 2024 OPENING!

Position: Brown County Schools is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join a dynamic team of professional

educators. The successful candidate will serve a small rural school with a caseload of less than 60 students grades

PK-5. Located in the heart of beautiful Brown County Indiana, Sprunica Elementary is a 45-minute scenic drive from

Columbus, Bloomington, Greenwood, or Martinsville. The school has earned the rare distinction of National Blue-

Ribbon School from the United States Department of Education. In addition, it is in the final stages of pursuing

distinction as an Indiana STEM Certified School. The Speech Language Pathologist at Sprunica Elementary is

supported by a highly collaborative team of educators each passionately committed to the learning of ALL children.

Each year the school district pays registration fees for SLPs to attend ISHA. Brown County Schools offers a highly

competitive compensation/benefits package including a 401(a) retirement and matching plan. In addition, all staff

with health benefits have access to a FREE family wellness clinic operated by Brown County Schools. Clinical

Fellows are welcome to apply as direct CF Supervision is readily available.

Qualifications:

• ASHA Certification as a Speech Language Pathologist (Clinical Fellows may apply.)
• State licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist (IPLA)
• Indiana Department of Education licensure (or capacity to pursue via IPLA licensure)
• Candidates should include two letters of reference with their application

Description: As a Teacher of Record, the SLP is responsible for supporting students eligible for special education

services who have identified speech and/or language impairments. Your team at each school will include a number of

skilled professionals to guide implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) for students. The SLP will assist

classroom teachers with understanding necessary student accommodations, adapting curriculum, and the progress

monitoring of specific skills. Expectations for SLPs in Brown County Schools align with the Certification Standards

for professional practice outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The school year is 184

days with opportunities to provide extended school year services to students as well.

General Responsibilities: The successful candidate for this position will be skilled in assessing children's

communication skills and connecting them to learning needs; designing Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs);

and collaborating with parents and school staff to monitor students' progress. Specific responsibilities include:

• Implementation of high-quality assessments and interventions with fidelity;

• Assessment of skills in all areas of communication;

• Development of effective instructional plans;

• Adaptation of learning materials to students' needs;

• Regular reporting on student progress;

• Preparation of students for transition to the next grade as well as guidance for teachers and families;

• Development of goals and objectives for individual students;

• Collaboration with professional staff (e.g. school counselors and special education teachers) to create

cohesive intervention plans;

• Case management for Preschool and School-Age students.

Interested candidates please contact: Deborah Harman, M.A.T. CCC-SLP, Director of Student Support Services,

Brown County Schools at 812-988-6601 ext. 1141 or text 812-345-0236 or email

dharman@browncountyschools.com and include "SLP Position" in the subject line.