Long-Term Substitute Speech Language Pathologist

POSITION TITLE: Speech and Language Pathologist, Long-Term Substitute GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Speech and Language Pathologist Long-Term Substitute is responsible for ensuring that speech and language services are provided to eligible students. The Speech-Language Pathologist Long-Term Substitute is both an instructional and a consulting teacher who provides support services to students and teachers. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year are in accordance with the current Master Contract and salary schedule. CLASSIFICATION: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Exempt REPORTS TO:Director of Special Education and Building Principal EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions in the current Master Agreement between the Colchester Education Association and the School Board. Evaluation will be completed according to the guidelines defined in the district's Differentiated Evaluation Process. SUPERVISES:Instructional Assistants/Tutors as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: 1.Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist with Vermont Department of Education. 2.Master's degree in speech therapy and language development; advanced coursework highly desirable. 3.Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 4.Demonstrated teaching ability as well as skills in teamwork, collaboration, and inclusionary education. 5.Knowledge of the letter and spirit of Act 230, PL 94 142, ADA, Section 504, and other pertinent laws. 6.Commitment to the district’s mission and action plan. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Diagnose and provide an educational program for students with language processing and/or speech disorders as defined by the Vermont Special Education regulations. 2.Develop and implement I.E.P.'s and/or related service plans for assigned students. 3.Instruct and guide students in accordance with their needs and abilities within the guidelines of the district curricula. 4.Attend all meetings called by the principal and/or Director of Special Education. 5.Maintain necessary records and paperwork regarding individual students, programs, and Medicaid requirements. 6.Keep necessary records as directed by the principal or Director of Special Education. 7.Initiate, encourage, and participate in individual conferences as needed with students, their teachers, parents, and outside agencies. 8.Participate as a member of the school-based Educational Support Team as appropriate. 9.Conduct annual and other comprehensive evaluations as required. Collaborate with other staff members and/or regional human resource groups in promoting an inclusionary service delivery model. 10.Follow procedures outlined in the Vermont Special Education Regulations. 11.Provide leadership and staff development to instructional aides and other staff members as appropriate. 12.Assume other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and building principal.