Speech & Language Pathologist (Substitute) - PreSchool

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Massillon City School District is currently seeking an experienced, dynamic teacher to join their team  of dedicated professionals. We are looking for individuals who:

• Share in the belief that fundamental to our work, is a respect for the capabilities and potential for every child and family.
• Believes that every child is naturally curious.
• Values the participation of families in enriching the child's learning experience, and forging connections between home and the classroom.
• Works collaboratively in teams to provide the highest quality of education and care. ? Are willing to participate in structured professional development.
• Are willing to be flexible in meeting the changing needs of the school.
• Other:

Identify those students who have a speech and/or language disability; develop and     

implement a  program for improvement and/or correction of speech and/or language

disorders of articulation,  language, fluency and voice.

Essential Functions

· Ensure safety of students

· Teach and evaluate the students using sound speech/hearing instructional practices

· Prepare clear and timely lesson plans for speech/hearing students which will promote  their welfare and their proper education development

· Participate in parent/teacher conferences as appropriate

· Counsel with colleagues, students and parents relative to speech/hearing students

· Maintain and improve professional competence in the specified area

· Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of  interim reports, report cards and conferences

· Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional  stability and sound judgment

· Monitor accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as  required

· Coordinate notification of parents if student is not meeting goals/objectives

· Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials  and facilities

 · Provide a therapeutic program for speech, language and hearing handicapped children

· Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, identifying and referring students with  suspected speech and language handicaps

· Assess student speech and hearing skills

· Screen students to identify speech and language problems

· Refer and consult with outside agencies, supervisors, and specialist in related areas

· Provide in-service education to staff and parents on speech and hearing topics

· Serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech      

  improvement

· Maintain ongoing records for students receiving speech therapy

· Responsible for requisitions and maintaining needed equipment and supplies

· Make referrals for medical or other professional attention necessary for the habilitation of  speech or language handicaps

· Follow due process procedures for enrolling students in therapy

· Conduct and participate in annual reviews for all students continuing in speech therapy

· Conduct re-evaluations for students continuing in speech therapy as required

· Assist in the development of district policies and procedures as related to speech and  language

  services 

· Maintain accurate records for individual students receiving speech and language services

· Provide periodic written reports consistent with the reporting schedule of the district to  the parent of the handicapped child regarding the child’s progress

· Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

· Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student  educational/medical records and assessments including psychological evaluations

· Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

· Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

· Attend meetings and in-services as required by the Building Principal/Coordinator of  Special

 Education 

· Perform additional duties as required by the Building Principal/Coordinator of Special

  Education/Designee

Other Duties and Responsibilities

· Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educational-related 

  purposes outside the instructional day

· Provide information, support and counseling to parents and families

· Review and revamp checklists, interview questions, observations forms, and progress

  reports as appropriate 

· Serve as a role model for students

· Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university

· State of Ohio teacher’s certification and/or certification in speech

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of speech area and teaching methodology for the same

· Ability to work effectively with others

· Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in 

  writing

· Effective, active listening skills

· Organizational and problem solving skills

· Diagnostic interpretation in the areas of voice analysis, fluency rates, 

  articulation/phonological assessment, language assessments, audio logical testing, 

  psychological assessment and educational testing

· Excellent public relations skills

· Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management

      · Knowledge of state and local rules governing special education

Equipment Operated:

· Telephone

· Audiometer

· FM system

· Augmentative device (Delta Talker/liberator, etc)

· Computer/printer

      · Office machines, e.g., copier, scanner, printer, fax

      · Assistive Technology

· Tympanometer

Additional Working Conditions:

· Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

· Assist with students with toileting needs as necessary

· Occasional interaction with unruly students

· Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and

  arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop

· Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 50 pounds

 · Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work on all  scheduled school days, except calamity days

· Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, calculator, writing]

 · Occasional travel

· Occasional evening/weekend work