Full-Time SpeechLanguage Pathologist

The Wolf School an innovative independent lower and middle school for children with multiplelearning challenges is currently recruiting a full time Speech Language Wolf School inspires Complex Learners to discover confidence compassion and a love oflearning to reach their full Wolf School a small independent day school in East Providence Rhode Island was founded in1999 to provide a unique educational environment for children with multiple learning differences. Thegoal was to create a school that would provide children with the opportunity to reach their fullacademic and social potential. The founding members of the Board including educators clinicalspecialists and a family created a model that emphasizes the development of core grade level skillstaught through a therapeutically guided curriculum. As a result our students make significant gainsacademically and socially. Today the Wolf School educates up to 75 students in grades K8 fromRhode Island and Overview:The role of Speech and Language Therapist is a ten month full time position that facilitates the designand implementation of clinical interventions and strategies to optimize students language processingand production. The Speech and Language Pathologist addresses listening speaking reading andwriting skills within the educational setting. They collaborate with other professions to facilitatestudents academic communication and social skills through teaching/implementing learningstrategies developing and/or modifying academic curriculum combining communication goals withacademic and social goals etc. Additionally in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist they planand deliver the social emotional curriculum which fosters the development of selfawarenessselfcontrol and interpersonal skills in order to establish a foundation for academic and life and Responsibilities: Lead the process of development implementation and coordination of speech andlanguage therapy goals within the curriculum Screen assess and provide therapeutic intervention Participate in joint planning to ensure speech and language goals are embedded in thecurriculum Work in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team Attend team and planning meetings Review student progress and outcomes and modify intervention programs Communicate with families on a regular basis to update them on goals progress andstrategies to reinforce at home Provide continual parent and staff education Contribute to the Wolf School parent blog at a minimum of once per school year Take part in delivering continuing education to the greater community Develop IEPs and Learning Plans and document progress throughout the year Attend parent teacher conferences three times a year Document social emotional curriculum throughout the year Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in the speech and languagefield Support graduate students and CFY candidates Maintain confidentiality as per mandated data privacy laws Attend weekly staff meetings and school wide events Other duties as assignedAdditional Skills/Abilities: Professional judgment and clinical knowledge to develop individualized and classroomprogramming based on speech and language performance deficits in the areas ofreceptive and expressive language skills and social pragmatic communication skills. Strong clinical reasoning and professional judgment skills to ensure the safety andprogress of the students. Direct supervision may be exercised over support personnel such as graduate studentsand volunteers. Strong oral verbal and written communication skills Ability to establish rapport with students with complex learning profiles Ability to work on a interdisciplinary team open to giving and receiving feedback Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to be flexible and take initiative Knowledge of executive functioning skills training is highly preferred. Be able to work with multiple distractions and changing priorities Take initiative and provide consistent highquality work with minimal supervision Find creative and effective ways to solve problems able to be flexible open to new ideas Creative thinker and planner Have strong interpersonal skills that support and engender trust Have a strong sense of self and a good sense of humor Possess a deep sense of community Understand and support multicultural education Maintain an attitude that encourages teamwork and personal responsibilityPlease send resumes to:Katy OrlowskiSpeech & Language SupervisorThe Wolf School215 Ferris AvenueEast Providence RI