Speech Language Pathologist - LTS

Speech Language Pathologist - LTS

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people.

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The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who: value different cultures; engage with the community; communicate effectively; think creatively; skillfully solve problems; and achieve at their highest academic, intellectual, and personal potential.

The Burlington School District is seeking a passionate, student-centered Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our dedicated team. We are committed to ensuring high levels of achievement for all learners, and we're looking for an individual who shares that vision. In this role, the SLP will support a caseload of up to 20 students with diverse language development needs. The ideal candidate is deeply committed to inclusive education, values collaboration, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

If you are enthusiastic about helping every student reach their full potential and are excited to work closely with both a dedicated special education team and individual student support teams, we encourage you to apply.

Job Requirements:

• Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
• Endorsement as an SLP or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
• Currently qualified or eligible for CCC.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in effectively working with and case-managing up to 20 students with a variety of speech and language needs in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Ability to diagnose and assess language development needs of 30-35 other students per year.
• Experience supporting students with social cognition, behavioral, and social emotional needs.
• Current knowledge and experience with Speech and Language assessments.
• Experience training and supervising para-educators providing support services to special needs students.
• Experience in planning, leading, and managing large and potentially complex IEP meetings with students, parents, teachers, outside agencies, community mentors, and other support people.
• Understanding of Cultural Competency.
• Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support.

Preferred Attributes:

• Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.
• Experience in a professional/teaching learning community; experience in co-teaching/collaborating with other educators.
• Evidence of student-centered learning approaches including personalizing instruction and supporting students meeting core proficiencies.
• Evidence of integrating technology into the learning environment.
• Ongoing educational post graduate coursework in education or subject area, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Employment

Terms:

• Long Term Subs (1st 30 days): $25.00 per hour for 7.75 daily hours
• Long Term Subs (Day 31+): $38.55 per hour for 7.75 daily hours
• School Year:
  Present - May 6th

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.