Speech Language Pathology Assistant

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) will provide IEP-mandated speech services to eligible students by designing student appropriate speech and language therapy learning objectives that meet the specific needs of the individual student to advance learning goals as established by the Individual Education Plan (IEP) in alignment with district learning objectives.

The below lists are not ranked in order of importance nor is it an exhaustive list

Essential Functions

• Conducts speech, language and hearing screenings, as required
• Evaluates and identifies communication disorders of the students.
• Provides diagnostic services when appropriate.
• Works cooperatively with district/building administrators and specialists providing direction within a team in planning interventions for referred students to and reviewed by the PPT.
• Remains current in the field of speech and language and special education.
• Attends and/or provides information for teacher/parent conferences
• Compile written reports, statistical data, and other required documentation in support of district learning objectives and/or IEP goals of students
• Continually assess progress, recommend revisions and/or recommend new treatments or learning objectives for learners
• Maintain activity logs, progress reports, treatment plans and all other necessary files required
• Comply with the professional, ethical and legal codes of conduct, standards, and practices for Speech and Language Therapists as outlined by the Connecticut Department of Health and the Connecticut State Department of Education
• Use mandated assessments, skilled professional evaluations and assessments and other proven supplementary information to evaluate student needs
• Interpret findings accurately and convey information professionally to parents and school personnel as appropriate
• Serve as a resource to educators, building/district administrators, support personnel and parents on the effects of Speech and Language Therapy and the educational process
• Maintain inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies
• Properly and accurately provide timely Medicare/Medicaid billing information in accordance with federal, state, and local laws to include the Connecticut State Department of Education
• Identify, recommend, modify and/or provides direct services with variance; i.e. receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, articulation, aural rehabilitation, oral motor intervention, auditory processing to meet educational learning objectives
• Provides guidance, direction, planning and oversight of SLPA
• Develop and/or train professional development and in-service activities for SLPAs

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a role model
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Make contact with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
• Maintain a level of approachability by administration and staff
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services

Qualifications/Certifications

• Active CSDE 061 Speech & Language Pathologist certification or qualifications to apply/secure
• Connecticut State Board of Health Licensure
• 2 years’ experience working with students with special needs, preferred
• Experience in writing IEP goals/objectives, preferred
• Experience with the PPT process, preferred
• Experience in working with families from diverse backgrounds, preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Pupil Services may find appropriate
• Public school experience at all levels, including preschool, preferred
• Ability to communicate in Spanish, is an asset

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Excellent public relations skills
• Ability to promote learning and classroom management
• Proficiency of federal, state, and local laws including the Connecticut Department of Education governing special education

Days: Monday – Friday
Salary: In accordance with the WFT contract
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WindhamPublicSchools

WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.

Job Type: Full-time

License/Certification:

• SLPA License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Willimantic, CT 06226 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Willimantic, CT 06226: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person