Job Type

Full-time
Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Speech Therapist & Special Education Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing speech therapy and special education services to students with communication and learning disabilities.
Job Summary:
The Speech Therapist & Special Education Teacher demonstrates a passion for ministering to children through teaching while interacting with the other support staff members and general education teachers. This position provides academic and emotional support, as well as study skills and executive functioning skills such as planning, organization, and time-management.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, healthy bank of paid time off and holidays, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Requirements
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement instruction based upon student Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and curriculum requirements as assigned
• Consult and collaborate with classroom teachers who have resource students in their classes about teaching, learning, behavior, and grading
• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
• Develop individualized treatment plans to improve communication and swallowing abilities and coordinating with the VINE Department as appropriate
• Provide therapy to students who have speech and language disorders: including articulation, fluency, voice, and receptive and expressive language disorders
• Assist students with intervention needs or those with other specific learning needs
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, educators, and family members to provide comprehensive care
• Use various techniques and tools to help students improve their communication skills, such as exercises, communication devices, and language games
• Keep detailed records of student progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Educate and counsel students and their families on communication strategies and techniques
• Communicate as needed with families who have students enrolled in VINE resource support and students enrolled in the Speech program
• Utilize the services of the assigned aide to maximize individualized services to students
• Monitor student progress weekly in all General Education classes
• Participate in required staff meetings, events, and activities
• Adhere to Valley Christian policies, procedures/processes, and codes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony among others
• Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school
• Agree to uphold Valley Christian's Statement of Faith
• Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver license
• Must have experience working with student with communication and learning disabilities
• Must have patience, empathy, and a passion for helping students with disabilities reach their full potential
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to multi-task with organization
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with outside vendors and businesses

Education and Experience:

• Must have a master's or more advanced degree from an accredited institution, in Speech Pathology or Communications Disorders
• A minimum of 250 clinical clock hours supervised by a university or a speech-language pathologist with a certificate of clinical competence

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience working with students in special education

Physical Requirements:

• Use a computer (visual and keyboarding) for long periods of time
• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• At times requires stooping, bending, turning, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing stairs (2-story)
• Use of hands, fingers, arms to reach, grip and maneuver objects
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (fire/security alarms)
• Work in noisy and crowded school environment
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings when needed
• Frequent walking throughout the campus
• Must be able to travel in state between campuses, to vendors, and to related events
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings
• Must be able to work during prolong periods of standing and walking at events
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times
• Must be able to travel in state and out of state if applicable

Background Check Statement:
VCS conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
About Valley Christian Schools:
Valley Christian Schools offers students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade big school opportunities in a small school environment. Established in 1982, VCS provides 1100 students a distinctly Christian education with excellent academics, championship athletics, award-winning fine arts and a supporting community that encourages spiritual growth and the success of our students in and out of the classroom across our three East Valley campuses. Valley Christian is ranked as one of the Top 50 Christian high schools in the U.S., the #1 Christian High School in Arizona, and as one of the Top 125 Places to Work in Arizona. For more information visit valleychristianaz.org.
PLEASE NOTE: Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin in its admissions or in the administration of its education policies, programs, or activities. In addition, subject to Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Valley Christian Schools does not discriminate in its employment practices. Valley Christian Schools is a Christian education institution and, in compliance with Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. It is our desire to build an employee community of individuals who are currently living out their Christian faith that agree with our Statement of Faith, beliefs, philosophy, and qualifications.
If you are a dedicated and compassionate Speech Therapist and have experience in special education, we would love to hear from you!
Salary Description

$45,000 - $55,000