Position Type:
Licensed - Special Services
Date Posted:
4/1/2024
Location:
JOSEPHINE HODGKINS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Closing Date:
Until filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide 8 hours per day, 185 days per year
*Licensed staff new to Westmisnter Public Schools is contracted for 190 days the first year*

Apply online at wps.org. A complete application package includes the following:
•Application
•Resume
•Copy of CDE teaching license
•Official transcripts
•3 letters of recommendation
•Copy of PRAXIS/PLACE report
•Teacher Insight score

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
*M.A .or M.S. in Communication Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology
*Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired
*ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence desirable or ability to obtain one (CFY supervision available)
*Possess a Colorado Special Services license in Speech-Language Pathology or obtain one prior to starting date
*Be up to date on current identification, assessment, and treatment of communication disorders
*Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and relationships with students, parents, staff members, and administrators
*Has knowledge and experience of and/or willingness to gain knowledge of Competency-Based approaches
*Effective time management and organizational skills
*Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired
*Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
*Demonstrated excellent communication skills (bilingual skills desired)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
*Identifies students with communication disorders by completing communication assessments for referred students
*Plans instruction and interventions to support focused students with communication disorders in the Learner Centered Classroom
*Collaborates with interventionist team and levels teachers regarding student's communication needs
*Implements a continuous system of progress monitoring and provide students with specific feedback
*Establishes an effective classroom management system for positive behavior supports when working with students individually, in small groups and/or in the classroom setting, per Board Policy and building regulations
*Models and articulates the overall importance of communication and its relationship to academic achievement
*Fulfills contractual and professional responsibilities
*Member of IEP and Interventionist team
*Development of integrated IEP planning and interventions for student access and achievement
*Submits required and accurate paperwork for IEP meetings and Medicaid billing
*Provides professional information (strategies) to support students, staff members, parents and administrators
*Displays a thorough knowledge of subject matter and District's prescribed curriculum
*Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or Director of Special Services

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Complaints in these matters should be addressed to the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: CivilPrograms@wps.org. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.