Speech and Language Pathologist

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - 2 positions

26-27 School Year

188 Contract Days

Location:

Cardinal Autism Resource Educational School (CARES) with Mentor Public Schools

Hours:

8:00 am - 3:30 pm

• Experience working directly with students on the autism spectrum, including students with complex communication needs
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and programs, including high-tech and low-tech communication supports
• Familiarity with a variety of AAC platforms and applications such as Proloquo2
  
  Go, Touch Chat, LAMP Words for Life, TD Snap, PECS, and other communication systems
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practices and innovative instructional strategies for supporting autistic students in educational environments
• Ability to develop individualized communication systems and sensory-supportive strategies that promote student independence and functional communication
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including teachers, occupational therapists, behavior specialists, intervention specialists, and families
• Knowledge and experience in writing and implementing IEP goals, progress monitoring, and documenting student growth
• Experience completing ETR evaluations, speech and language assessments, and contributing to eligibility determination meetings
• Ability to analyze student data and use data-driven decision making to guide interventions and communication supports
• Experience providing direct instruction in social communication, functional language, self-advocacy, and pragmatic language skills
• Strong understanding of behavior supports, visual supports, structured teaching, and communication strategies for students with varying support needs
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with emerging research, AAC technologies, and innovative practices in autism education
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills in a school-based setting
• Ability to create a positive, student-centered learning environment that supports communication growth and independence

• High school diploma, college education or degree, certification endorsement.
• Maintain a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to:
  Vehicle Safety, First Aid, CPR, Crisis Intervention, Blood Borne Pathogens, and others deemed appropriate for the position.
• Comply with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Embody high ethical standards and integrity. Accept responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Adhere to Educational Service Center (ESC) Governing Board policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook, policies of the assigned worksite, and to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Secure and maintain appropriate licensures required.
• Promote the proper use, care, and security of Educational Service Center (ESC) property. Report misconduct, vandalism, equipment malfunctions, and other concerns.
• Advance the professional image of the service center and affiliated school districts.
• Establish professional relationships with coworkers and function as a part of a cohesive team.
• Commitment to keep current with workplace innovations that enhance personal productivity.
• Exhibit consistent, impartial, and resourceful critical-thinking skills.
• Proficient in office protocols, data entry, spelling, proofreading, and the correct use of grammar.
• Demonstrate dependability/flexibility and react positively to interruptions/emerging priorities.
• Give thorough attention to detail and effective customer service.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to supervisor and/or civil authorities as required by law.
• Cross-train with other staff, participate in meetings, and attend professional development in-services.
• Maintain confidentiality of information relating to students.

Promote safety, exercise caution, and comply with safety regulations and service center policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions.

• Risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and/or communicable diseases.
• Risk of exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors. Exposure to wet or slippery surfaces.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies and/or equipment.
• Must have the ability to occasionally move up to 50 lbs.
• Operate and/or ride in a vehicle.
• Work at various heights, in confined spaces, and/or invariable/diminished lighting.
• Work in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• Report misconduct or violations of policy and procedures to the direct supervisor and/or another…