Speech Language Pathologist

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy

Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.

Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

• Comprehensive medical and dental plan
• Internal hiring to capitalize on individual strengths and interests
• Referral and return bonuses
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement
• All staff members receive 9 personal days per year
• Opportunities for curriculum development
• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
• Generous parental leave benefits
• Matched flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Longevity Bonuses
• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

• Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond
• Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
• Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars' in a complex world.
• Is results driven, with excellent planning and organizing skills, and a "do whatever it takes" attitude and work ethic
• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
• Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies
• Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
• Attends mandatory professional development sessions and family meet and greets

In addition, a Speech and Language Pathologist is expected to:

• Provide consultation to classroom teachers on the development of language.
• Assist teachers and teacher aides in developing language-based classroom activities.
• Assist parents in learning ways to increase language stimulation in the home.
• Provide individual services to children considered to have speech and/or language disabilities.
• Assess needs in the area of speech, language, and hearing and prepare diagnostic reports.
• Serve as a member of a team that will develop an individual education program for each of the pupils enrolled.
• Other such duties as required by the Special Education Administrator.

Qualifications:

Successful applicants must hold an appropriate Rhode Island certificate by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country. Experience with children is preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred. Certification(s) in relevant field. CPI certification. Compensation Range:
Refer to Teacher STEP Scale.