Speech and Language Pathologist (bilingual preferred)

Send cover letter and resume to Katie Nerstheimer knerstheimer@internationalcharterschool.org The International Charter School seeks to hire an energetic, caring bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist to work as a member of the special education team providing direct and consultative services for children with communication and other disabilities. The Speech Language Pathologist collaborates with teachers, special educators, other school personnel, and parents to develop and implement individual or group programs, and support classroom activities. Services are provided within the general education classroom, on a pull out basis and/or within the context of a specialized program. Successful candidate must have demonstrated success with and be knowledgeable about a variety of interventions; have training and experience with the administration and interpretation of a wide range of assessments and evaluation tools. In addition to direct student services, the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the testing and evaluation of students initially referred or for reevaluations for caseload students. Our Mission: The mission of ICS is to integrate the diverse languages and cultures of the communities we serve by teaching all students in two languages—in Spanish and English or in Portuguese and English—and helping children develop an appreciation of other cultures. Children learn to work collaboratively from their multiple experiences and backgrounds, striving towards high standards of academic achievement. Everyone is part of a community of learners, engaging in inquiry about the world, themselves, and others. Educators at the International Charter School value bilingualism and multiculturalism. They strive to foster a life-long love of learning in students. They demonstrate high levels of knowledge, skills, abilities, and commitment to teach their students to become effective communicators who will use verbal, written, artistic, and technological forms of communication to give, send, receive, and interpret information in two languages: English and Spanish or English and Portuguese. They participate as members of a community of learners and are Highly-Qualified. They must contribute as members of a collaborative work environment and work to foster an environment free of bias, prejudice and bullying. Specific responsibilities of the Speech and Language Pathologist: Provide consultation to classroom teachers on the development of language. Assist teachers and teacher assistants in developing language-based classroom activities. Assist parents in learning ways to increase language stimulation in the home. Provide individual services to children considered speech and/or language disordered. Plan and organize 1:1 and small group speech and language therapy Assess needs in the area of speech, language and hearing and prepare diagnostic reports. Serve as a member of the team that will develop an Individual Education Program for each of the pupils enrolled. Communicate with parents, School Administrators, teachers and other support staff for the coordination of services. Demonstrates ethical behavior and a genuine concern for others under all circumstances; models what is expected of others. Such other duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Special Education Job Requirements Valid RI Certification as a speech & language pathologist, Bilingual Preferred (Spanish preferred) Experience working with children in a school-age setting; Successful school experience as a Speech Pathologist; Knowledge of technologies to enhance communication; Knowledge of research-based practices and interventions to address communication; Proven demonstrative skills in school settings, diagnostic assessments, and comprehensive student evaluations. Position Type: Part Time Send cover letter and resume to Katie Nerstheimer knerstheimer@internationalcharterschool.org