P044-27; R1 - Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist

Job Title: Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist

Job : 58236

Position Type: Student Support Services / Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Fayette County Board Office

Reports To: Principal

Job Goal: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, social, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

Qualifications: As set by state certification authorities.

Employment Term: Based upon contract.

Salary: Based upon Fayette County teacher pay scale.

Benefits: (benefits link omitted)

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the school’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives, including, but not limited to, EDGE programs.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluates and monitors student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co‑curricular activities as assigned.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives and provides for appropriate time on task.
• Maintains professional work habits.
• Responsible for any other duties assigned by the Principal.

• The teacher demonstrates a deep and extensive knowledge of the subject matter.
• The teacher designs standards-driven instruction using state-approved curricula.
• The teacher uses a balanced assessment approach to guide student learning.
• The teacher understands and responds to the unique characteristics of learners.
• The teacher establishes and maintains a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• The teacher establishes and maintains a learner-centered culture.
• The teacher utilizes a variety of research-based instructional strategies.
• The teacher motivates and engages students in learning, problem solving and collaboration.
• The teacher adjusts instruction based on a variety of assessments and student responses.
• The teacher engages in professional development for self-renewal that guides continuous examination and improvement of professional practice.
• The teacher actively engages in collaborative learning opportunities for self-renewal with colleagues.
• The teacher participates in school-wide collaborative efforts to support the success of all students.
• The teacher works with parents, guardians, families and community entities to support student learning and well‑being.
• The teacher promotes practices and policies that improve school environment and student learning.
• The work of the teacher results in measurable progress of student learning and state-approved curricula.
• The teacher demonstrates professional conduct as defined in law, policy and procedure at the state, district and school level.