SpeechLanguage Pathologist

Qualifications:The successful candidate will work with students with disabilities with speech and language impairments that interfere with the individual students ability to benefit from their educational program. This position is full time addressing needs of students pre K-12. Caseload has a focus on students with social cognitive impairments receptive and expressive language disorders and delays. Experience working directly with students with developmental disabilities/autism spectrum disorder strongly preferred.

Certifications

• Speech-Language Pathologist must be licensed by the Maine Board of Examiners of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred
• Successful background criminal records fingerprinting and reference check completed with the Maine DOE

• Administer screening tests and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations/assessments.
• Case manage students with a disability category of speech/language impairment. Develop individualized goals & write Individualized Education Plans consistent with State/Federal Laws & Regulations. Participate in IEP meetings.
• Plan and implement therapy and use therapy techniques to support the curriculum.
• Collect data on student performance & report upon quarterly progress for individual students.
• Consult and work collaboratively with specialists and regular education teachers.
• Demonstrate ability to implement a variety of models of therapy including individual and small group therapy inclusive therapy and coaching/consultation.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the theory principles and methods of speech/language pathology and their proper application in the educational environment.
• Complete and maintain documentation for billing purposes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment and to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment.
• Ability to maintain appropriate level of ethical behavior & diligently maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
• Other duties as assigned

• School Year - 180 days
• Follows the Professional Staff Bargaining Agreement
• Full or Part-time opportunities available

• Travel between schools or district buildings is required.

Reports To:Director of Special Education Services

Terms of Employment: As determined annually by the District.

Evaluation:Completed annuallythe Director of Special Education Services ortheir designee.