Speech and Language Pathologist

Bilingual

SPANISH

Job Overview: The Bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, therapy, intervention, and extended year service; collaborating with teachers, students and families; and carrying out the school’s vision of inclusion. 

Reports To: The Bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist, reports directly to the Director of Student Services. 

Responsibilities and Duties

Primary

• Provide speech and language therapy that addresses goals for students as indicated per their Individual Education Plans
• Provide and complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments of speech, voice, and language impairments in a timely manner; and determines the presence/absence of a specific communication disorder which adversely impacts academic progress 
• Provide intervention to students through Response to Intervention 
• Provide speech as a related service, as indicated, on Section 504 Accommodation Plans
• Participate in Multidisciplinary team meetings and fulfill responsibilities of presenting progress summaries on present levels of performance, and proposed IEP goals
• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments
• Assist in the proper referrals of students to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate. 
• Keep thorough and timely records for each student receiving therapy or other school provided speech-language services
• Collaborate with general and special education teachers to support students achieving IEP goals 
• Hold high expectations for each student 
• Create and foster a positive learning environment 
• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents
• Collaborate with parents; provide resources and information for families 

• Attend pre-planned evening events throughout the year such as APTT, Expo, Flamboyan family visits, etc.
• Encouraged to attend at least one family event a year such as orientation, prospective parent info sessions, family potlucks, etc.
• Provide ESY services in Mundo Verde’s summer program for an additional stipend

Other 

• Participate in school events outside of regular school hours (i.e. Learning Expos, open houses, etc.)
• Provide speech and language services in Mundo Verde’s summer program (runs through 3rd week in July) for an additional stipend
• Supervise students pursuing their speech and language license if the opportunity / need arises 

Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications, Skills and Values

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in speech pathology or communication sciences. 
• A master’s degree in these areas is preferred. 
• A Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology is required. 
• At least two years of experience in an elementary school setting required, 3 or more years as a Speech and Language Pathologist preferred. 
• Advanced or native proficiency in Spanish required. Experience or strength in phonemic awareness and reading remediation preferred. 

• Urban teaching experience preferred

Skills and Values

• Demonstrated ability to be an independent solutions-oriented problem-solver
• Commitment to demonstrate love and joy towards students, colleagues, and the work
• Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission
• Capacity to embody the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values every day: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation
• Ability to establish strong, trusting, and authentic relationships with students, colleagues, families and other stakeholders
• Ability to manage time and work in a fast paced, dynamic school environment, multi task, prioritize and stay calm under pressure

Other Job Details

• Schedule: 8 hour day, Monday-Friday
• Location: Either campus 
• Position Type: This is a 10-month salaried position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting and background check

What we offer

Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:

• A competitive salary based on one’s education and experience 
• A Tier 1 school home in which to inspire children in a progressive environment
• An opportunity to be a part of developing compassionate global stewards and life-long biliterate learners
• Colleagues who are devoted to their practice, their students, and the school mission
• A leadership team dedicated to supporting professional growth by providing feedback and support 
• A 3-4 week summer institute and other professional development opportunities as available
• FT salary: A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (10 days of PTO: 7 Sick, 3 Personal), off on winter break, spring break and holidays scheduled in the school calendar. 

MVBPCS is an equal opportunity employer.