Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech/Language Pathologist

Seeking full time or part-time speech/language pathologist servicing students in pre-k through 8th grade, for the  school year. Certification by CT state department of education for speech and language pathologist.

Job Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in PPT meetings and create IEP goals and objectives.
• Develop instructional/therapeutic lessons that are aligned with the student's IEP objectives.
• Provide written reports including diagnostic data and communicate recommendations for educational interventions, curriculum, management and teaching strategies for students.
• Provides consultative services to teachers and related school personnel regarding the students' speech and language performance.
• Provides information, support, and progress to parents when appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support student success.
• Ability to supervise SLPA's

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Knowledge of special education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Education:

• Masters from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.