Newfield Elementary School: Speech Pathologist

Position Type: Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted: 9/4/2024 Location: Stamford, CT Date Available: School Year The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget. Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions. JOB DESCRIPTION - Speech and Language Pathologist GENERAL STATEMENT The Speech and Language Pathologist functions as a member of the total diagnostic team by providing assessment, comprehensive differential diagnosis, educational planning and support as well as therapy for students with speech/language communication disorders and delays. Speech and language services may be delivered in a variety of ways alone or in collaboration with teachers and other service providers in order to best support students in the general curriculum, i.e., the least restrictive environment. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES To foster children's ability to communicate their needs, feelings and ideas, and to comprehend and respond in an appropriate manner to the communication of others. To evaluate and diagnose those students referred by the PPT members. To develop goals and objectives for qualified students. To communicate/coordinate therapy programs with parents, teachers and other service providers. To consult with PPT members in developing recommendations. Since the school speech-language program is considered an integral part of the total education program, several service delivery models are used to best support students. The models include: Working in special/regular education classes. Individual or small group therapy. Consultation with teachers, other professionals and with parents. Some speech and language pathologists are assigned to a single building while other travel to different settings. QUALIFICATIONS American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certification or Clinical Fellowship Year Connecticut State Department of Health License, or in process Connecticut State Department of Education Certification, or in process Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position. Union: Stamford Education Association (SEA) Salary: $50,684 to $123,992 Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4 (D) of the SEA Contract. Application Procedures: Online application is required. External Applicants - Please upload a minimum of 2 letters of reference, at least one of which is from a current or recent past supervisor. Letters of reference should be dated within the last two years.

Created: 2024-10-19