Speech Language Pathologist Long-term Substitute

South Kingstown School Department is currently accepting applications for a Speech Pathologist for a long-term substitute position. South Kingstown is a proud Professional Learning Community built upon collaborative leadership, and 21st-century deep Learning competencies while developing a culture of equity openness, and sharing of ideas. Working together, South Kingstown School District provides the foundation for an exceptional learning experience. We are committed to working in partnership with families and the entire community to educate ALL children. Few districts offer what the South Kingstown School District can. The excellence and variety of programs offered by our schools, along with the quality of life in South Kingstown, make our community of South Kingstown a wonderful place to learn, work, and live. Essential Job Duties: The speech/language therapist works on the acquisition of/or compensations for deficits in speech and language skills, including articulation, receptive and expressive language, and social pragmatics. More specifically, the speech/language therapist works with students on foundation skills needed for school participation through the use of both oral and written language, and consults with team members, including staff and families, to modify the environment, the instructional methodology, or to support student achievement in the classroom. 1.Evaluate students referred for speech/language assessments, keep appropriate records, and adjust program according to evaluation results. 2.Participate in Team evaluation and review meetings for students on caseload. 3.Write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including goals and objectives for students receiving speech/language therapy services. 4.Complete progress reports for all students on caseload, according to the schedule set by school and special education regulations. 5.Perform re-evaluations of students focusing on areas of educational needs at intervals determined by the individual education plan and/or state special education regulations. 6.Plan, organize, and conduct the speech/language therapy program in a school setting to facilitate the development and enhance the learning of students with speech, language, written expression and social pragmatic challenges. 7.Treat children with a wide range of disabilities using a variety of modalities, activities, equipment, and resources in order to improve or facilitate skill development in speech, receptive and expressive language, written expression, and social pragmatics. 8.Collaborate with other members of the teaching staff to schedule treatment consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student, especially with respect to school goals and guidelines. 9.Encourage the development of individual and compensatory speech/language skills needed for productive participation in the school learning process. 10.Establish and maintain a system of documentation that is professional, efficient, and accountable and conforms to state and district policy. 11.Manage the facilities, materials and equipment, including assistive technology, necessary to the delivery of services. 12.Communicate results of evaluations and reports of speech/language services to the educational staff, parents, and, when appropriate, students and other professionals and agencies. 13.Attend staffing meetings, IEP reviews, and other school meetings when requested. 14.Facilitate in-service education and professional development for related service staff, teaching assistants, and special education and general education staff. 15.Engage in continuing education and professional growth activities related to speech/language/hearing and education. Minimum Requirements: ●RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification ●Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (BCI) ●Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of state and professional standards in management of communicative disorders. ●Demonstrate clear and concise written and oral communication skills with administration, staff, and parents. ●Apply knowledge of current therapeutic programs and procedures to support staff and students in achieving successful educational outcomes. ●Promote collaboration across and between settings to support students, families, and staff. ●Maintain appropriate data regarding number of students served on caseload, placement of students, needs of students, needs of staff, etc. ●Successful interview ● ●Positive attitude ● ●Ability to work well with colleagues, parents, students and administrators. ● ●Demonstrate exemplary oral and written communication Salary and benefits established by the collective bargaining agreement between the South Kingstown School Committee and NEA South Kingstown.