What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist (25/26 School Year) position at Pelham Elementary School?
Join our team as a Speech & Laguage Pathologist at Pelham Elementary School!
Home to more than 1600 students, the Pelham School District is comprised of three schools serving Pre-K through 12th grade students. In Pelham we provide a supportive learning environment, a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities and sports. Our students and teams are #pelhamproud! Supported by Administrative and professional teams, successful candidates will help support our District goals which are to make Pelham one of the best places to work and having an excellent culture and belonging within our workplace.
About the Position:
The Speech and Language Pathologist will perform the duties of a related service provider as defined in NH RSA 186-C. Services will help to reduce or eliminate speech and language challenges that interfere with a student’s ability to benefit fully from the district’s educational program. The Speech and Language Pathologist will complete student evaluations, referrals, and all components of the IEP as defined by the childrens’ needs.
Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:
1. To identify students with a possible disability in speech and language through the screening of the following populations:
- Preschool children
- Students new to the school district
- Students who demonstrate speech and/or language difficulties whose educational performance is satisfactory; and
- Students referred as suspected of being educationally handicapped for whom language or communication is an area of concern.
2. To complete a comprehensive diagnostic assessment through formal and informal evaluation of those students who have been identified as having a possible disability in speech and language.
3. To serve on the multi-disciplinary evaluation team, that is for the purpose of identification of a student with a suspected speech and language disability.
4. To apply specialized knowledge and skills in the area of speech and language to the collaborative
planning, implementation, and evaluation of a student’s individual program.
5. To provide, when appropriate, workshops and consultation to the school district staff regarding speech and language development, strategies for teaching the identified student within the classroom, and interpretation of diagnostic materials.
6. To provide information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate.
7. To provide the immediate supervisor with a schedule of students serviced and to keep thorough ongoing records for the individual students receiving therapy.
8. To maintain lists of referred, screened, and eligible students, as well as a directory of outside agencies, consultants, specialists, and related services.
9. To assist in the development of the annual budget for speech and language services, and to requisition needed supplies for servicing students and maintaining equipment.
10. To supervise a speech assistant, if necessary, at least once a week to include: monitoring of the student’s progress and behavior, consultation and planning weekly, and reporting to the immediate supervisor important data or appropriate information.
11. To develop an appropriate plan of professional development.
12. To perform other appropriate activities assigned by the Director of Special Services and/or their designee.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology. Awareness of NH Rules and Regulations for Special Education, understanding of Section 504, ADD; knowledge of speech/language development disorders; including phonological awareness, oral motor skills and pragmatic language. Appropriate licensure in the state of New Hampshire is required. Certification by the America Speech/Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) is preferred.
What We Offer:
Our school year (186-day) team members are offered a comprehensive employment package that includes competitive pay, sick and vacation leave, 2 health plans including a 100% District paid plan, dental coverage, LTD/Life/AD&D coverage, 403b plan, paid holidays and more!!
Selection Process:
Our interview process is designed for you to learn about our District and why Pelham is a great place to work! Our selection process typically includes an initial phone interview, followed by an in-person interview with school administration and the Superintendent of Schools. The final step in the hiring process is nomination by the School Board. Please do not call the school.
