ESY Speech and Language Pathologist
ESY Speech and Language Pathologist
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Job Description
Department: Student Services
FLSA Status (Exempt/Nonexempt):
Reports to: Coordinator of Speech Language and Hearing Services
In compliance with state and federal laws newton public schools is committed to equity antiracism anda nondiscrimination policyfor students employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individuals qualifications and achievements without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age pregnancy gender identity genetic information national origin ancestry homelessness physical or mental disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.
SUMMARY:This position provides speech and language evaluation and direct services to students K12 as well as consultation to staff depending on assignment. The students within NPS have disorders that include articulation and language concerns as well as more complex profiles. Depending on assignment augmentative and alternative communication experience may be needed.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Masters Degree
- DESE License of Speech Language and Hearing Disorders (All Levels)
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure as a SpeechLanguage Pathologist
- American SpeechLanguageHearing Association Certification
- Minimum of 2years experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist preferably in a school setting
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the areas of child speech and language development
- Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Technology experience
Desired Qualifications:
- Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC)
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):
- Provide students with intensive instruction in speech language communication and pragmatic language skills as determined by the Team process and subsequent IEP formulation
- Assess students via formal and informal test measures
- Participate in the development of students Individual Education Program (IEP)
- Assist teachers and other special education staff in the development and implementation of curriculum accommodations/modifications and appropriate classroom strategies as determined by the Team process and subsequent IEP formulation
- Maintain appropriate records and provide timely reports
- Keep abreast of new information innovative ideas and techniques for students with communication disorders
- Possibly supervise a SLPA
- Consistent reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
- Responsible for implementing other job related duties as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Work Environment:
- Majority of work is performed in a school environment. Travel between school locations may be required depending on assignment.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to operate computer printer telephone copier facsimile machine and all other standard office equipment
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 15 pounds
- Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building
- Ability to travel between multiple school locations (must possess valid drivers license)
Employment Type
Full-Time
