Part-Time Preschool Speech Language Pathologist

Preschool Speech Language Pathologist  - Part Time (0.5 FTE)

The speech language pathologist creates and implements documented IEP plans, protocols, and services.  This position is responsible for providing direct speech instruction, documenting student progress toward meeting established objectives, and reporting out this information to parents and District members of the IEP team.  The speech language pathologist provides direct instruction to prescool students, prepares materials and performs clerical duties as related to the documentation of services, prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom, adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student need and ability, and provides oversight of speech assistants. 

Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education and Main Street School Principal. This individual will provide recommendations, programming, direct services, and conduct evaluations and write reports.   A successful candidate must hold certification as a speech language pathologist. The individual should understand the special education process, possess strong writing and grammar skills, and be able to use word processing.

Essential Job Functions

Works with preschool students individually or in small groups to provide direct instruction, conduct progress monitoring and complete speech language evaluations.
Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and reevaluation process.
Participate in the development of student IEP's.
Produce accurate progress reports based on clear data.
Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and others concerning the needs of students and special services that are available.
Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.
Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
Develop speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students
Collaborate with related services staff and carries out services as order. 
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of working with students in an evaluation situation.
Requires current certification as speech language pathologist
Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities; it is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers, copiers, and AAC devices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to complete duties
Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
Ability to work with a diverse group of staff and students.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to establish a rapport with students in order to provide instruction and progress monitoring
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor and IEP team members
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to observe to student responses for conducting evaluations and student observations.
General writing abilities to create clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports.
Ability to use word processing to create assessment reports.
Ability to attend team meetings to verbally present results of evaluations. 
Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials.
Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching. 

Application Procedure

Please apply online
Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, license and transcripts have been attached to your online application

Posted vacancies in SAU 16 have been approved by the School Board.

It is the policy of SAU 16 not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, age, or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices. 

Selection Procedure
All resumes will be screened, and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process

FLSA Status:             Exempt