Speech Language Pathologist - Elementary School
Speech Language Pathologist - Elementary School
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20-05-2025
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20-05-2025
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Summary: Under the supervision of the Berlin Public Schools Special Education Director the Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) will support the development of comprehensive educational plans for students with disabilities aged 3 to 21 with communication needs through Special Education Section 504 and/or the principles of Response to Intervention (RTI). Job Relationships: Reports to and receives administrative supervision from the Special Education Director;Coordinates with Special Education staff in the identification referral evaluation eligibility and development of appropriate plans to address and improve student outcomes; Collaborates with Early Intervention support staff during transitions from Early Supports and Services (ESS) to district special education services (SAU3); Works with TriCounty Head Start to support Child Find activities;Consults with contracted service providers (Teachers of the Vision Impaired; Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) to maximize student progress through a coordinated service plan; Collaborates with teachers to provide Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for students in need of related service for communication; Works with students and their families to improve student outcomes through recommendations progress reports evaluation review consultation and direct service; Works closely with other district SLP staff to address the needs of students as they transition through school; Works with School Counselors to support the referral planning and implementation process of providing related service for communication through Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Job Duties: Follows the framework of the NH Rules for the Education of Students with Disabilities for the comprehensive development and maintenance of education plans for students in need; Utilizes the NH Special Education Information System (NHSEIS) to manage necessary components of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) including: goals objectives present levels of performance specialized instruction service plans related service plans augmentative and alternative communication plans assistive technology plans accommodations and modifications;Performs comprehensive evaluations (and reevaluations) that meet the standards for evaluation in the NH Rules for the Education of Children with Disabilities and reports the results in IEP team meetings; Connects recommendations to evaluation data; writes goals that support Common Core Standards; maintains current progress monitoring data for input into wellinformed IEPteam decisions; Attends IEPteam meetings (disposition of referral evaluation planning evaluation review eligibility determination IEP development manifestation hearings transition) as a critical member of the IEPteam; Coordinates with teachers school psychologists occupational therapists physical therapists et al to address the needs of the whole child during individualized planning including strategies to encourage the generalization of skills; Provides Supervision of Speech/Language Assistants (SLA) as required in the IEP; Maintains accurate logs of direct service and of supervision of SLAs; Makes recommendations to IEP teams regarding the frequency duration phaseout potential of related services and/or special education services for communication; Provides Consultation & Support for: special education teachers classroom teachers relatedservice providers special education assistants and SLAs to address student concerns through the IEP RTI and Section 504 processes; Supports School Counselors in the management and implementation of 504 plans where applicable;Participates in Professional Development activities throughout the school year; Facilitates Professional Development activities with SLAs and other Special Education staff in a coaching model when possible; Submits and maintains a 3year Professional Development plan that fulfills the requirements of the SAU3 Master Plan; Participates in the screening process in Child Find activities;Supports servcies that maximize positive student outcomes in the least restrictive environment; Supervises essential MedicaidtoSchools logs for all SLA direct service providers in a students IEP; Works with Preschool Coordinator to consolidate Preschool Outcomes Measurement System (POMS) for communication & socialization data for the state of NH; Provides families with guidance support and recommendations as children with IEPs or 504 plans transition through school;Provides input for budget development: supplies professional development updating testing protocols;Attend 5 out of 9 monthly special education staff meetings; Performs other related duties that may be : Licensed Speech & Language Pathologist; Masters degree in speechlanguage pathology from an accredited educational institution; Effective communication skills to build relationships that maximize staff student and parent involvement;Understanding of the district special education policies Early Supports & Services contracts Preschool Outcomes model; Working knowledge of technology skills for data entry in: New Hampshire Special Education Information System (NHSEIS) and Preschool Outcomes Measurement System (POMS); Understanding of State and Federal guidelines: NH Rules for the Education of Children with Disabilities and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);Understanding of the Federal guidelines: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);Application of the principles of organization and time management;Willingness to seek further education as it applies to this position.
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