Speech-Language Pathologist/Specialist - Preschool 2025-2026 SY

2025-2026 School Year Full Time Click here for Employee Benefits NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #1 CONTOOCOOK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT   ____________________________________________________________________________   POSITION TITLE:              Speech/Language Pathologist/Specialist, PreSchool SUPERVISOR:                   Director of Special Education   QUALIFICATIONS:  Current NH State Licensure or Certification as a Speech/Language Pathologist or Specialist (as required by the State of NH) Master’s Degree in related field, as required by license/certification One to three years of school related experience with in the field is preferred. Experience working in an inclusionary educational setting is highly preferred  SUMMARY:  The School Based Speech Pathologists/Specialist shall provide intervention, assessment and consultation services on behalf of students who exhibit challenges in the areas of language (including pragmatic language), speech, voice, phoneme awareness, receptive and expressive language skills and fluency.  These services are designed to help students meet their educational goals.    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts speech and language related assessment for the purpose of determining speech/language disorders and delays, and determining eligibility for Special Education and 504 plans.   Writes reports in a professional and timely manner that outlines assessment observations, results and findings. Ability to analyze and interpret a variety of data from various sources: assessment data, classroom observations, work samples, and interview data for the purpose of making recommendations and/or providing interventions for speech/language related services.  Develops interventions, recommendations, plans (e.g. IEPs, 504 Plans, etc.) and/or educational materials using evidence based methods and techniques for the purpose of assisting students with communication challenges. IEP and 504 plans for caseload students are to be read and implemented. Consults and collaborates with school personnel (teachers’, administrators, psychologists, occupational therapists, paraprofessionals, etc.) and families for the purpose of meeting the needs of students, schools and the district’s educational goals.  Consults with school personnel and families with regard to assistive technology (high and low) for students that require this intervention.  This includes, but is not limited to FM systems, augmentative communication, and hearing aids. Schedules interventions using a variety of service delivery models including classroom intervention, consultation /collaboration for the purpose of meeting the needs of students in the least restrictive educational environment. Prepares and maintains a variety of documents (screenings/assessments, educational plans, progress records, special education forms, Medicaid reimbursement, activity logs, correspondence and other forms of documentation, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written references, and/or conveying information.  Interprets reports from outside sources as they pertain to speech/language for the purpose of ensuring that intervention/consult services are appropriate. Organizes and maintains a speech and language program including scheduling and attending meetings, scheduling therapy sessions, evaluating students, ordering testing and therapy materials and maintaining records as they pertain to providing speech and language related services.  Participates in staff meetings, workshops and other professional development experiences for the purpose of staying current in the speech/language field.  Performs other duties as assigned by an administrator as they related to the efficient and effective functioning of the school(s) and the school district.  Performs other position related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education ADA MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED: Occasionally, Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. Occasionally, Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Occasionally, Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Seldom, Crawling.  Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Occasionally, Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Frequently, Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. Occasionally, Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Occasionally, Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Occasionally, Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Seldom, Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Occasionally, Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Occasionally, Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Constantly, Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Constantly, Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. Occasionally, Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The physical requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. The visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception, and field of vision. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).