Part Time Bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist retirees welcome

Position Type: Full Time or Part TimeSend cover letter and resume to Katie International Charter School seeks to hire an energetic caring bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist to work as a member of the special education team providing direct and consultative services for children with communication and other disabilities. The Speech Language Pathologist collaborates with teachers special educators other school personnel and parents to develop and implement individual or group programs and support classroom activities. Services are provided within the general education classroom on a pull out basis and/or within the context of a specialized program.Successful candidate must have demonstrated success with and be knowledgeable about a variety of interventions; have training and experience with the administration and interpretation of a wide range of assessments and evaluation tools. In addition to direct student services the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the testing and evaluation of students initially referred or for reevaluations for caseload students.Our Mission:The mission of ICS is to integrate the diverse languages and cultures of the communities we serve by teaching all students in two languagesin Spanish and English or in Portuguese and Englishand helping children develop an appreciation of other cultures. Children learn to work collaboratively from their multiple experiences and backgrounds striving towards high standards of academic achievement. Everyone is part of a community of learners engaging in inquiry about the world themselves and others.Educators at the International Charter School value bilingualism and multiculturalism. They strive to foster a lifelong love of learning in students. They demonstrate high levels of knowledge skills abilities and commitment to teach their students to become effective communicators who will use verbal written artistic and technological forms of communication to give send receive and interpret information in two languages: English and Spanish or English and Portuguese. They participate as members of a community of learners and are HighlyQualified. They must contribute as members of a collaborative work environment and work to foster an environment free of bias prejudice and bullying. Specific responsibilities of the Speech and Language Pathologist: Provide consultation to classroom teachers on the development of language.Assist teachers and teacher assistants in developing languagebased classroom activities.Assist parents in learning ways to increase language stimulation in the home.Provide individual services to children considered speech and/or language disordered.Plan and organize 1:1 and small group speech and language therapy Assess needs in the area of speech language and hearing and prepare diagnostic reports.Serve as a member of the team that will develop an Individual Education Program for each of the pupils enrolled.Communicate with parents School Administrators teachers and other support staff for the coordination of services.Demonstrates ethical behavior and a genuine concern for others under all circumstances; models what is expected of others.Such other duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Special EducationJob RequirementsValid RI Certification as a speech & language pathologistBilingual Prefered (Spanish preferred)Prefer experience working with children;Successful school experience as a Speech Pathologist;Knowledge of technologies to enhance communication;Knowledge of researchbased practices and interventions to address communication;Proven demonstrative skills in school settings diagnostic assessments and comprehensive student evaluations.Position Type: Full Time or Part TimeSend cover letter and resume to Katie