Substitute Speech Language Pathologist- Meadowbrook Farms Elementary School

Substitute Speech Language Pathologist. Approximate dates needed: 4/19/24- 6/18/24

Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, the person in this position will promote the success of all students by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. The Pathologist ensures management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to collaborate with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student speech and language strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery.
Capability to evaluate the student's ability and formulate the student's speech/language profile through functional and standardized assessments, skilled observations, checklists, histories, and interviews; and a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments.
Capacity to synthesize evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; direct program development; and guide evidence-based intervention
Ability to develop speech and language intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results
Capability to participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.
Proven ability to provide targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and speech and language performance within the school environment.
Ability to provide professional development for educators, service providers, and families.
Prepare a master schedule and a program of studies.
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work as a member of a team.
Deep commitment to develop and contribute to a community of educators.
Flexibility, commitment, and enthusiasm.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.
Desired Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required to have a valid SLP license and be in good standing with the state of RI in order to be considered for this position.
2+ years of pediatric experience Master's degree preferred
Display strong interpersonal skills
Able to implement a coaching model when working with families
Able to work in a trans-disciplinary team
Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking skills
General computer proficiency
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Tools & Equipment Used

The individual should be familiar with the operation of standard office equipment including, but not limit to, personal computers, and spreadsheet and word processing software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
frequently required to sit, talk, and hear;
frequently required use of hands to operate, find, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
occasionally required to stand or walk;
occasionally required to reach with hands and arms;
occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job may change