Speech Language Pathologist

Job DescriptionPosition: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)Reports To: Directors of Student ServicesWork Location: School Based Work Location VariesSalary: Based on ExperienceFLSA Status: ExemptOur MissionIt is the mission of the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union and its seven member schools to create a learning community in which each individual can achieve the highest standards of excellence in intellectual growth and citizenship.Position SummaryThe Speech/Language Pathologist assists in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal social and intellectual development of students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students the Speech/Language Pathologist must work closely with the staff and administration of the cooperative and school district. Job DutiesProvide direct speechlanguage therapy services to students according to students IEPs.Be able to communicate and analyze assessment results completed by SLP evaluator to IEP teams to inform eligibility and IEP decisions.If needed conduct assessments analyze results and write reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech voice fluency pragmatics language and oral motor skills.Write goals for the students IEPs that are strengthbased as well as child and familycentered for overall educational improvement.Ensure evaluations (if needed) IEP plans and service delivery are aligned with school state and federal guidelinesEnsure students skills are generalized across settings by collaborating with teaching teams and related service providers.Assist in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal social and intellectual development of students. Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students. Ensure that all activities conform to district and cooperative guidelines. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district cooperative and community. Work effectively and collaboratively with IEP team members including outside consultants to ensure student needs are met. Keep up with ASHA best practices and current research as well as participate in professional growth activities on an as needed basis to support practices.Appropriately operate all equipment as required. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. Support the value of an education. Support the philosophy and vision of the cooperative and school district.Qualifications/ExperienceTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essentialduty satisfactorily in addition to the following:Education and Experience. Master Degree is required. Certificates Licenses Registrations. Holds or is eligible to hold a Vermont Teaching License. Holds the appropriate endorsement(s) and meets all the basic competencies and qualifications of the endorsement(s) as listed in the Regulations Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals.Language Skills. Ability to read analyze and interpret common educational and technical journals periodicals and procedures and regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents regulatory agencies or members of the community. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals that conform to school/district standards or regulations. Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from administrators parents peers board members and the general public.Mathematical/Reasoning Skills. Ability to interpret and use test results by applying math concepts such as standard error of measurement bands of confidence standard scores and percentiles. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.Computer Skills and Experience. Good basic computer skills and experience with word processing programs required. Experience with Microsoft and Google preferred.Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Ability to efficiently effectively and regularly communicate and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals including students peers subordinatessupervisors parents and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to effectively handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts.Physical RequirementsThe work environment is in a mixed environment with moderate noise temperatures that are controlled and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.The work is light/moderate work requiring exertion of up to 30 pounds of force to move or lift objects.The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job:Standing for prolonged periodsSitting for prolonged periodsRepetitive motions with the hands wrists or fingersRepetitive motions with force on the back or lower bodyAbility to feel grasp or hold objects by handDiscernment of colors visuallyDiscernment of letters or numbersDiscernment of objects under low light or distant conditionsUnderstanding and communicating in spoken languageUnderstanding and communicating in written languagePerception of soundsMaking decisions using logic and rational thinkingTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made as required by law to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.Caledonia Central Supervisory Union assures equal opportunity and public access in all their employment and service policies. CCSU does not discriminate in hiring programs or policies on the basis of race color creed religion ancestry national origin age disability sex marital status or sexual orientation.