Connecticut Reap Canterbury , CT 06331
Posted 7 days ago
Job Description:
Speech & Language Pathologist Opening
2024-2025 School Year
Qualified Candidate must hold CT Certification 061
Canterbury Public Schools is seeking one part-time (20 hours per week) Speech & Language Pathologist to work in a PreK-8th school setting with occasional support for students in the high school or transition setting. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic school district with dedicated staff, supportive parents and incredible students. The ideal candidate will possess an educational philosophy influenced by cultural awareness, a belief in inclusion of students with differing abilities, and trauma-informed and restorative practices. The ideal candidate will also possess technical skills including use of electronic data collection and assessment systems, the ability to write highly effective goals, and the ability to help students with speech needs generalize speech and language skills into the classroom setting where they will be used. Canterbury offers small class sizes with a low student to teacher ratio, competitive pay, strong collegial support, and cutting edge professional development opportunities. The SLP will supervise a Speech Language Pathology Assistant. This position is under the direction of the Director of Pupil Services.
Salary: Salary, work year and working conditions will be in accordance with the current contract between the Board of Education and the Canterbury Educators Association. The contract can be found under the Human Resources tab on our website.
Professional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Analyzing speech and language needs through an equity lens, considering the impact of socio-economics and dual language status
Valuing an integrated model of service delivery where services are delivered in the classroom when it benefits the student's growth and development
Valuing speech and language program development and continuous program improvement
Making critical contributions to the district's MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) process through data driven intervention planning
Providing direct service according to IEP/504 plan
Consulting with classroom teachers to assist in implementation of IEP/504 plan and recommend classroom accommodations and modifications
Communicating with team members, school personnel, and families with a solution-oriented approach
Maintaining records and documentation as the IEP/504 plan requires
Conducts thorough speech/language evaluations according to CSDE guidelines, and in consideration of extraneous factors that may present as a speech/language disorder
Writing IEPs and collecting progress monitoring data on all students on caseload
Preparing for MTSS/PPT meetings by reporting on intervention data collected.
Interested candidates should send the following:
www.canterburypublicschools.org/humanresources)
Letter of Interest
Resume
Statement of educational philosophy
Copy of applicable certification(s)
3 current letters of recommendation
Transcripts
All completed documentation should be sent to:
Dr. Christopher Bitgood, Superintendent of Schools
Canterbury Public Schools
45 Westminster Road
Canterbury, CT 06331
Opened until filled
Email applications will also be accepted, provided all documents are scanned and included in the email. Email address for submission is dhorn@canterburypublicschools.org
Closes: Open until filled EOE
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