Position Type:
Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:
3/15/2021

Location:
Sandy Hook Elementary and Newtown High School

Date Available:
06/28/21

POSITION: Speech and Language Pathologist
Special Education Summer School 2021

SCHOOL: SHS or NHS

DATES: June 28, 2021- July 22, 2021 (4 Week Program)
The staff day is four and 1/2 hours - 8:00am to 12:30pm
Monday thru Thursday

SCOPE:
The Speech & Language Pathologist is responsible for the intellectual, social and effective development of students.
The Speech & Language Pathologist is jointly responsible to their Coordinator, Director and Principal of the building(s) to which they are assigned. They are supervised and evaluated by their Coordinator in consultation with the Principal and Director of their assigned school(s).

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the development and implementation of a relevant educational prescription (IEP) for each individual student for whom speech and/or language disorders may contribute significantly to his/her educational needs.
• Complies with all professional, local, state and federal regulations as well as Board policies, procedures, protocols and regulations.
• Assesses identified and referred students with possible communication disorders in the areas of articulation, voice, language, fluency, and/or hearing.
• Utilizes a variety of service delivery models which may include, but are not limited to, reassessment/tracking and consultation or direct services involving both pull-out and classroom intervention.
• Consults regularly with parents and classroom teachers regarding student progress and program(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered, all candidates must possess current Teacher Certification from the Connecticut State Department of Education, applicable to the available position. Candidates will be selected based upon educational background,

APPLICATIONS: Please apply on line through the following link:
www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression , disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Newtown Public School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.