Supervisor, Speech Language Support

Job Title:Supervisor of Speech Language

Position Summary:

This position assists the Program Director of Speech Language in planning organizing and managing delivery of speech language support services across public charter non-public approved private and private educational settings where applicable. This position is designed to assist personnel in meeting the needs of students with speech language disorders. The supervisor collaborates with internal and external stakeholders including district and school administrators. This position provides supervision and evaluation of speech language personnel while managing staff in a manner consistent with applicable terms of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coaches supervises and evaluates assigned staff using formal and informal approaches defined by the agencys procedures and evaluation systems ensuring personnel are provided with performance feedback necessary to provide quality services.

2. Supports the recruitment selection and onboarding of staff working in partnership with Human Resources and the programs director in effort to attract and prepare new staff in understanding their duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. Assists with the planning coordination and delivery of professional development and in-service sessions consistent with current research evidence-based methodologies and best practices within the field such that staff have training necessary to meet their performance requirements.

1. Assists in the development review and management of program-level and agency-wide procedures ensuring that staff have a clear understanding of expectations and processes so that the operation of the program is efficient and consistent.

1. Manages both student records and staff caseloads as directed using program-level data to inform decisions in the context of any local state and federal regulations ensuring that students are properly served and staff are efficiently assigned and supported.

1. Helps to coordinate the student referral process monitoring timelines guiding assessments and ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates to facilitate timely and accurate student identification.

1. Coordinates and assigns substitutes for both temporary and long-term vacanciesmonitoring staff schedules and availability of substitutes in effort to reduce or eliminate interruption to the delivery of student services.

1. Consults withIEP teams and other student treatment teams to codify evaluation methods develop student goals and design instructional strategies in compliance with local state and federal regulations regarding students with disabilities.

1. Helps to establish and sustain partnerships with local state and national organizations by engaging in regular communication participating in joint initiatives and sharing expertise that strengthen shared services grows resources and advances program goals.

1. Works with educational agencies including institutes of higher education by brokering field experiences designed to advance career growth and assisting with the placement of pre-service personnel in effort to attract staff considering positions within the agency.

1. Assists with the management of material assets and resources overseeing inventory distribution ordering and maintenance of supplies and equipment necessary for the efficient delivery of the programs services.

Qualifications:

1. PA Certification in Speech and Language required.
2. PA Supervisory Certification in Special Education or Principals Certification required.
3. Masters Degree in Speech Pathology required.
4. Minimum of three (3) years experience working with students with Speech Language impairments preferred.
5. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) in the area of Speech Language Pathology required.

6. Excellent written and oral communication skills

7. Ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and work under pressure

8. Self-motivator independent cooperative flexible creative and responsible.

9. Ability to follow all AIU policies and guidelines maintaining a professional demeanor consistent with the Pennsylvania Professional Code of Conduct.

Additional Requirements:

1. Current Act 114 Act 34 Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).

2. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sitting for extended period of time

2. Lifting carrying pushing pulling 50 pounds

3. Ability to kneel crouch bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies

4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner

5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English-speaking customers

6. Hearing clearly

7. Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer:The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To:Director of the Speech Language Program

Department:Special Education and Pupil Services

Position Schedule:260 days

Salary:Act 93 Grade 16

Benefits:Act 93 Benefit Guide

To Apply:Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter resume clearances PDE Teaching Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at theAIU Career Site.

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The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ancestry religion sex sexual orientation age handicap or limited English proficiency in its educational programs services facilities activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975 Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act the Americans with Disabilities Act or any other applicable federal or state statute.