Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Reports To: Directors of Student Services Work Location: School Based- Work Location Varies Salary: Based on Experience FLSA Status: Exempt Our Mission It is the mission of the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union and its seven member schools to create a learning community in which each individual can achieve the highest standards of excellence in intellectual growth and citizenship. Position Summary The Speech/Language Pathologist assists in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Speech/Language Pathologist must work closely with the staff and administration of the cooperative and school district. Job Duties Provide direct speech-language therapy services to students according to students’ IEPs. Be able to communicate and analyze assessment results completed by SLP evaluator to IEP teams to inform eligibility and IEP decisions. If needed, conduct assessments, analyze results, and write reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, and oral motor skills. Write goals for the student's IEPs, that are strength-based as well as child and family-centered for overall educational improvement. Ensure evaluations (if needed), IEP plans, and service delivery are aligned with school, state, and federal guidelines Ensure students’ skills are generalized across settings by collaborating with teaching teams and related service providers. Assist in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students. Ensure that all activities conform to district and cooperative guidelines. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district, cooperative, and community. Work effectively and collaboratively with IEP team members, including outside consultants, to ensure student needs are met. Keep up with ASHA best practices and current research as well as participate in professional growth activities on an as needed basis to support practices. Appropriately operate all equipment as required. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. Support the value of an education. Support the philosophy and vision of the cooperative and school district. Qualifications/Experience To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following: Education and Experience. Master Degree is required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations. Holds or is eligible to hold a Vermont Teaching License. Holds the appropriate endorsement(s) and meets all the basic competencies and qualifications of the endorsement(s) as listed in the Regulations Governing the Licensing of Educators and the Preparation of Educational Professionals. Language Skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common educational and technical journals, periodicals, and procedures, and regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals that conform to school/district standards or regulations. Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from administrators, parents, peers, board members, and the general public. Mathematical/Reasoning Skills. Ability to interpret and use test results by applying math concepts such as standard error of measurement, bands of confidence, standard scores, and percentiles. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills and Experience. Good basic computer skills and experience with word processing programs required. Experience with Microsoft and Google preferred. Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Ability to efficiently, effectively, and regularly communicate and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, including students, peers, subordinates,supervisors, parents, and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to effectively handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts. Physical Requirements The work environment is in a mixed environment, with moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements. The work is light/moderate work, requiring exertion of up to 30 pounds of force to move or lift objects. The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: Standing for prolonged periods Sitting for prolonged periods Repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, or fingers Repetitive motions with force on the back or lower body Ability to feel, grasp, or hold objects by hand Discernment of colors visually Discernment of letters or numbers Discernment of objects under low light or distant conditions Understanding and communicating in spoken language Understanding and communicating in written language Perception of sounds Making decisions using logic and rational thinking To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Caledonia Central Supervisory Union assures equal opportunity and public access in all their employment and service policies. CCSU does not discriminate in hiring, programs, or policies on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation.