Duties
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
- Superior work habits and ethics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with administration, staff, students and parents
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with staff i.e. classroom teachers, special education teacher, related service providers, paraprofessionals regarding student speech and language concerns, evaluations, and treatment
- Assist with the development and implementation of IEP interventions for students
- Complete speech and language screenings to identify at-risk students
- Support students who use alternative and/or augmentative communication systems
- Complete comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standard test batteries and supplemental tests as appropriate to assess the student’s functional status to identify and determine needs for speech/language services
- Educate parents and staff as specific needs arise
- Lead and/or participate in IEP meetings including domains meetings, annual reviews, initial evaluations, and re-evaluations
- As Case Manager, coordinate the completion of IEP paperwork
- Provide a continuum of therapeutic service delivery models: Consultative, Direct therapy in general/special education classrooms, Direct therapy in therapeutic room, and Group/Individual
- Prepare speech and language evaluation reports which adequately synthesizes information and yields meaningful recommendations
- Review independent reports and incorporate the relevant information to that which is currently existing
- Determine eligibility for speech and language services
- Communicate with private service providers regarding mutual students
- Manage accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
- Adheres to legal and ethical standards and guidelines regarding the provision of speech/language services
- Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school as agreed upon by supervisors
- Interact with students in a mutually respectful manner
- Instruct students on how to monitor their own speech and provide ways to practice skills
- Express verbal enthusiasm for the lesson and student participation
- Reinforce students for learning accomplishments, on-task behaviors and appropriate conduct
- Give all students opportunities to ask questions, contribute, and otherwise participate in class activities
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Maintain punctuality and regular attendance
- Maintain appropriate communications with colleagues for planning and teaching
- Carry out services as outlined in the student’s IEP
- Complete evidence-based continuing education activities to aid in self-improvement
- Complete professional evaluation paperwork as indicated by supervisor
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical requirements will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
How to Apply
Please apply to listed website and/or forward resume to listed email address.