Speech and Language Pathologist

Job Title:

Speech/Language Pathologist

Reports To:

Director of Pupil Services

Location:

Joseph Melillo Middle School

Education:

The successful candidate must hold current CT certification as Speech/Language Pathologist (061). A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required (Master’s degree preferred).

School‑based speech‑language pathologists provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. These services are designed to help children meet their educational goals.

The successful candidate must hold current CT certification in Speech/Language Pathology (061) and a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (Master’s degree preferred).

This position is full‑time. Salary and benefits are outlined in the current East Haven Education Association contract.

• Knowledge of assistive technology.
• Experience with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorders.
• Schedules interventions using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration and pull‑out as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment.
• Collaborates with school personnel, such as teachers and psychologists, to best meet the needs of all students.
• Coordinates related school personnel to set objectives for individualized educational programs.
• Maintains data for program planning and decision‑making for students.
• Safeguards confidentiality of student records.
• Completes records for third‑party reimbursement accurately and in a timely manner.
• Conducts speech, language and hearing screenings.
• Administers formal and informal (ongoing and curriculum‑based) assessments.
• Obtains additional diagnostic information from appropriate persons and available records for speech‑language purposes.
• Analyzes and interprets information to recommend the need for speech‑language services.
• Provides appropriate information on an informal or formal basis regarding speech, language and hearing programs.
• Chooses therapy materials to meet the needs, age, cultural differences and interests of individual students.
• Adjusts intervention strategies based on student performance.
• Promotes effective interpersonal relations with students.
• Manages time efficiently.
• Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities related to speech‑language‑hearing and education.
• Consults/communicates with non‑school agencies to enhance services.

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, and responsibilities which comprise this position.

East Haven Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, females, handicapped, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The East Haven Board of Education prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran's status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, past or present learning disability, physical disability or mental disorder. The Board of Education guarantees compliance under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments Acts of 1973, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 and Connecticut General Statutes 46a‑60.

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