Speech​/Language Pathologist; Elementary

Speech Language Pathologist

Chichester School District

• Responsible for the education of students and implementation of IEP's.
• Work directly with students with special education needs and teams who support these students.
• Plans classroom lessons and activities in accordance with the skill level of students; uses techniques and materials to enhance the students' academic abilities.
• Diagnoses speech/language problems utilizing a variety of testing tools; conducts formal and informal assessments.
• Prepare lessons in accord with PA State Standards and student IEPs.
• Implement adaptations for testing and assessment.
• Provides language and speech therapy to students with speech/language problems such as delayed speech and language; stuttering, voice disorders, and functional and organic articulation disorders; determines and implements the appropriate therapeutic programs.
• Participates in the MDT process of students' evaluation; assists in the development of the IEP, monitors student progress in meeting objectives and goals of the IEP.
• Collaborate with School Psychologist to develop Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Collect data and monitor student progress reports.
• Work effectively with teacher assistant and other members of the IEP team.
• Keep up to date attendance records and child tracking data on each enrolled student.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by program Director.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in speech/language therapy.

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students and patrons of the District
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage
• Knowledge of theories and principles of normal child growth and development with emphasis on the effects of speech/language disorder on the educational performance of a child
• Knowledge of PA Core Standards and eligible content
• Knowledge of the special needs and methods of teaching children with speech/language disorders
• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, equipment, and literature used in individual and group treatment of a wide variety of speech/language disorders
• Ability to courageously lead conversations focused on equity, closing opportunity gaps, and equal access to technology-infused lessons of rigor
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, outside agencies, and the public, in a multi-ethnic, multicurltural, multilingual environment
• Ability to receive and implement feedback to improve practice and systems

• Masters Degree
• Valid Pennsylvania Certification:
  Speech and Language Impaired PK - 12, Speech and Hearing Disorders

• Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, FBI fingerprinting Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (ACT 168)
• School Personnel Health Record and TB test

• Work schedule hours on a consistent basis
• Indoor office environment is subject to frequent interruptions
• Pushing, moving and lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of standard office equipment
• Clarity of vision at varying distances
• Verbal, auditory and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies
• Occasional kneeling, crouching and squatting
• Occasional bending, reaching and stretching
• Occasional pulling, pushing