GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Speech Pathologist ensures that students who need speech services, as identified on their Individual Education Plans, receive such services, and provides necessary speech evaluations and updates. Speech services can be provided on an individual or group basis and can also be provided in a separate location or in the classroom at the teacher's discretion.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual and/or group speech and language sessions according to the schedule worked out with the Assistant Principal in consultation with the Principal of The New LIFE School.
• Provide speech services to each student at least twice a week
• Maintain attendance cards and log note documentation of speech and language services provided to our students
• Formulate annual goals and short-term objectives for our students that can be presented at annual review time to the Committee on Special Education
• Consult with classroom teachers on language techniques appropriate for classroom use
• Assess and screen possible candidates for speech and language therapy as directed by the school administration
• Collaborate on curriculum with regard as to language activities used in speech therapy
• Avoid disruption to the regular class and school routine
• Provide an annual report of student progress with recommendations at annual review time as to continuance or termination of speech as a related service
• Assist classroom staff with adaptations for any student receiving English as a Second Language services
• Perform thorough speech and language evaluations, as directed by school administration
• Assist parents / guardians in understanding the speech and language needs of their children
• Assist in the intake screening process with determining potential student speech needs

SUPERVISES:

• Speech / Language Intern

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
• New York State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Speech Pathologist
• or equivalent job activities with language impaired children / adolescents

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to provide speech and language services to a special needs adolescent population.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with classroom teaching staff.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively write speech and language reports and evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and represent our students at annual review meetings conducted by the Committee on Special Education
• Demonstrated ability to provide written data required to support speech and language services provided to each student at our school.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be fully Vaccinated

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Please Note :
www.bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.