Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist - Full Time (10 Months or 12 Months negotiable) Summary and Scope of Role

The Speech and Language Pathologist instructs students using teaching methods based on the unique needs of students with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning differences. Pathologists have the specific responsibility for supervising individual or small groups of students and in other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues;

and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. This position reports to the SLP Coordinator.

• Understanding of and a commitment to Marburn Academy’s Vision and Mission
• Conduct self in presence of students, parents, and visitors in manner which models the Core Values and behaviors Marburn seeks to teach

• Consistently and effectively use the conflict resolution
• Develop and sustain relationships with colleagues, parents, and members of the Marburn Academy community that are professional, collegial, and collaborative

• Manage confidentiality aspect of student, parent, and colleague relationships, and of internal Marburn affairs according to established school guidelines

• Establish and maintain appropriate personal “boundaries” in relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

• Attend and participate in professional development opportunities
• Abide by all policies articulated in the Student and Employee Handbook and other school and board policies
• Represent and support the school at various functions both internally and externally relative to the role of faculty member.

• Effectively perform other duties assigned by the Head of School, Associate Head of School, and/or Division Head.
• Support the school and its leadership
• Serve on school-wide and standing committees as needed
• Engage in continuous learning to maintain and enhance knowledge of subject area and pedagogy practices.

• Complete reports, other required forms and tasks on time and to the established standards
• Base teaching on understanding best practices for students with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning differences

• Differentiate instruction for students with a variety of learning styles and challenges and integrate technology

• Implement principles of OG, Marburn Math Program, Responsive Classroom, and other school wide approaches for instruction

• Utilize appropriate informal and formal classroom assessment measures to pinpoint the source of learning difficulties and to support the “diagnostic/prescriptive” teaching approach

• Develop instructional plans, class work, homework, and assessment to assure the use of methods and materials appropriate to the individual students’ developmental needs and written goals

• Manage student behavior by utilizing the Marburn Academy behavior management systems
• Create a classroom and school environment that is safe for all students
• Reinforce and uphold Marburn Academy Rights and Responsibilities (community values)
• Develop a positive rapport with students and treat them with respect and dignity, even when correcting or disciplining; avoiding public humiliation of students
• Place as much emphasis on recognizing and rewarding appropriate behavior as on consequential undesirable behavior

• Use an interventionist mindset to problem-solve academic and behavior concerns
• Instructs and coaches students to adopt more helpful behaviors rather than attempting to consequence them into different behaviors
• Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences as needed

• Complete reports and documentation on time and to the established standards
• Provide individual and small group instruction based on the SLP model
• Provide classroom support based on the SLP Push-In model
• Differentiate type of service level based on SLP Model
• Participate in meetings and sign Evaluation Team Reports (ETR) as a related service
• Parent and teacher communication…