Speech and Language Teacher; Leave

• Provide direct speech and language services to students in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and applicable federal and New York State regulations.
• Assess students’ speech, language, communication, and related needs through formal and informal evaluation procedures.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and instructional activities based on students’ identified needs and IEP goals.
• Provide individual and/or small-group therapy targeting areas such as articulation, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, social communication, pragmatic language, and functional communication.
• Monitor, document, and report student progress toward IEP goals and make recommendations regarding continued services and interventions.
• Participate in Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings, annual reviews, reevaluations, and other student-related meetings as required.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers, counselors, psychologists, administrators, paraprofessionals, related-service providers, and families to support student success.
• Consult with classroom teachers and other school personnel regarding strategies and accommodations to support students’ communication needs within the classroom and school environment.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including evaluations, progress notes, service documentation, IEP-related information, and other required records.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding students’ progress, needs, and recommendations.
• Identify and implement appropriate accommodations, modifications, assistive technology, and/or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies when appropriate.
• Support students in applying communication skills across academic, social, vocational, and community-based settings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary problem-solving and intervention processes for students experiencing academic, behavioral, social-emotional, or communication-related difficulties.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and comply with all applicable laws, regulations, district policies, and professional standards.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills through professional development, training, and collaboration with colleagues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the building or district administration.

Full-Time (1/2 Year Leave Replacement) Speech and Language Teacher

• Split between two high schools
• Half of School Year until1/29/2027.
• Appropriate NYS Certification Required
• C's Certifications Preferred