Speech Language Pathologist Eligibility Application

Minimum Requirements

NOTE: Speech Language Pathologists have to complete a second step in order to confirm eligibility.  First step is completion of this application to ensure minimum requirements are met, and the second step is an interview with the District’s Office of Specialized Services.  Should you meet minimum requirements, a Recruiter will contact you regarding the second step of the eligibility process.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Certificates/Licenses — 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, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• the modern methods, principles, and practices of elementary and/or secondary education;
• the 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;
• the special needs and methods of teaching children with speech/language disorders;
• the principles, techniques, equipment, and literature used in individual and group treatment of a wide variety of speech/language disorders;
• the curriculum and instructional techniques for instructing students with speech/language disorders;
• the diagnostic and assessment tools available for use with students with speech/language impairments.

Demonstrated ability to:

• apply the principles and techniques of speech/language therapy in the treatment of a wide variety of speech/language disorders;
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

PLEASE NOTE: Salary is commensurate with experience in education and educational attainment.  Both prior experience and educational degree must go through the District's verification process in order for final salary to be confirmed.  Please click this link to read through the process and download the verification forms for your previous employer(s) to complete.  Please note that current SDP teachers/counselors do not need to go through this process again.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination: The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.