Speech Language Pathologist (one-year-only)

Job Title : Speech Language Pathologist (one-year-only) Reports To : Building Administrator / Director of Student Services QUALIFICATIONS : Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE)Speech Language Pathologist certificate POSITION SUMMARY : The position of speech language pathologist is to improve the academic achievement of students with disabilities who are identified with communication disabilities and needs; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success in the school setting and to contribute to the development of IEP goals and benchmarks. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES : 1. Implements and supports the district curriculum; Adheres to the policies of the Portsmouth School Department 2. Adheres to special education policies and completes relevant paperwork 3. Attends and actively contributes to special education meetings 4. Promotes the attainment of the District's mission, vision, and strategic plan 5. Displays strong and deep knowledge of subject matter content 6. Understands how knowledge is constructed within the discipline 7. Applies current research-based best instructional practices and strategies to help students access the curriculum 8. Communicates high and clear expectations for students 9. Integrates technology to more effectively deliver speech / language services 10. Prepares and delivers lessons to optimize student learning 11. Promotes deep understanding of content by addressing unique learning styles and assists teams and teachers in adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students 12. Demonstrate knowledge of communication disorders, specifically articulation, fluency, voice, and resonance, receptive and expressive language, hearing, swallowing, cognitive aspects of communications, social aspects of communication, and communication modalities. 13. Develop, select, and recommend multimodal augmentative and alternative communication systems 14. Facilitates student learning through the use of various collaborative grouping structures that are appropriate to the instructional task 15. Administers a variety of assessments, shares findings with key stakeholders, and interprets assessment data in order to understand communication difficulties that impact student performance 16. Actively participate in evaluation and IEP teams, 504 teams, and student watch / RTI teams in order to provide teams with recommendations for addressing communication difficulties. 17. Uses student data in treatment / intervention design and adjusts service delivery based on results of ongoing progress monitoring 18. Promotes deep understanding of content by addressing unique learning styles, adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students, engaging students in rigorous learning experiences, using effective questioning techniques, and relating instruction to the student's life and to prior and future learning. 19. Develops and implements Individual Educational Plans (IEP) to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. 20. Facilitates student learning through the use of various collaborative grouping structures that are appropriate to the instructional task 21. Requires students to regularly engage in high-level activities, including but not limited to application and analysis of information. 22. Administers and interprets various types of assessments 23. Monitors student progress and maintains accurate records through regular formative and summative assessment of curriculum and goal attainment; adjusts instruction for individuals and groups of students. 24. Assists students in monitoring their own progress 25. Organizes all facets of the instructional delivery system so that all equipment and instructional tools are ready for use, and to ensure smooth transitions, maximize time on task, and guarantee the efficient distribution of resources 26. Communicates regularly with students and parents regarding the student's academic, behavioral, social, and emotional status; communicates immediately with both when there are concerns 27. Serves as a resource to building-level staff and administrators regarding the communication needs of students 28. Takes responsibility for personal professional growth 29. Other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator or Director of Student Services