Early Childhood Speech & Language Pathologist-(Wampatuck)-Sy24-25

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education & Building Principal.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Speech and Language Pathologist utilizes leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice and fluency. These services are designed to help children meet their educational goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizes a program that addresses local school speech-language goals.

• Works cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the School Department.

• Coordinates speech-language services with student services provided by other school personnel.

• Maintains records of the speech-language program and prepares periodic reports as required.

• Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards.

• Conducts speech and language screenings.

• Administers formal and informal, ongoing and curriculum-based assessments.

• Obtains additional diagnostic information from appropriate persons and available records for speech-language purposes.

• Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services.

• Provides appropriate information on an informal or formal basis regarding speech, language and hearing programs.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Massachusetts Standards in management of communicative disorders.

• Collaborates/consults with classroom teachers in the management of speech-language disorders.

• Plans evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students.

• Manages the facilities, materials and equipment, including assistive technology, necessary to the delivery of services.

• Adjusts intervention strategies based upon student performance.

• Promotes effective interpersonal relations with students.

• Completes procedural documentation appropriately.

• Demonstrates knowledge and use of statewide testing procedures.

• Abides by professional code of ethics.

• Develops appropriate IEP's based on student's strengths and needs.

• Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities related to speech-language-hearing and education.

• Provides consultation to parents, teachers and other appropriate school personnel and part of RTI process.

• Seeks the assistance of teachers, parents and others to meet the communication needs of students.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.

QUALIFICATIONS-REQUIRED:

• Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology.

• Requires a valid Massachusetts Speech and Language Therapist License.

• Massachusetts Educator's License (Specialist in Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders)

• Knowledge of the requirements of state and federal regulations.

• Academic achievement including Individualized Educational Plans.

• Those personal and professional characteristics necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

• Employment is based on successful completion of a CORI background check.

• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED:

• A minimum of two years' teaching experience in a special education program.

TERMS: This is a 10 month, 1.0 FTE position with a teacher's contract

The Scituate Public Schools have a commitment to maintaining an educational environment and workplace that establishes programs and support mechanisms to recruit and retain staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels that meet the needs of all students through a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Candidates who have a strong commitment to active antiracism are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Bigotry and intolerance, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, homeless status or disability are not tolerated and where any form of intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others and interferes with their freedom to learn or work is unacceptable.

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