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PK-12 Speech Language Pathologist at District - Charles Fortes ES HB

Employer
Providence School District
Location
Providence, RI, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Details

Position Type:
School Support Personnel/Speech Pathologists

Date Posted:
5/12/2021

Location:
Admin Special Education

School/Location
Administration - Office of Specialized Instruction - District
Fortes 50% HB
Sackett 10%
Levinton Dual Lang. 30%
Office of Specialized Instruction 10%

PK-12 Speech Pathologist

Job ID: 3346

Job Description


(Contingent upon funding) - Full time permanent teaching position beginning at the start of the 2021/2022 school year

Resume and cover letter required.

***Accommodations for virtual interviews will be made during this hiring season, please apply***

Under direction of the Special Education Administrator and Consistent with the Providence Public Schools' vision and mission, the speech language pathologist works in partnership with parents, students, and educators to promote student achievement.

Additionally, School Psychologist will:
  • participates in admission, review and dismissal committees regarding students, parents, and staff in assigned schools

Roles & Responsibilities
  • The primary responsibility of a speech language pathologist is to screen, evaluate and provide appropriate services to students with communications disorders(articulation, voice, language, and fluency) and help each student reach his/her maximum potential to understand and use speech in a meaningful way.Administer speech and language screening procedures; evaluating, as requested, the speech and language of each referred student with suspected communication disorders; reporting and interpreting findings to the team of qualified professionals;Utilize a variety of measures, both formal and informal, that are appropriate for evaluating the various communication disorders; writing evaluations which are clear and objective;Develop clear, behaviorally stated goals and objectives for each student recommended for speech and language remediation based on evaluative data;Implement the Individual Educational plan for each student served, and periodically evaluating the effectiveness of that plan; developing and maintaining a regularly scheduled speech and language program;Participate as a member of the Team of Qualified Professionals and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team contributing evaluation findings, collaborating on the development of the IEP, diagnosing students' eligibility consistent with District, federal and state policies, procedures and regulations;Participate in timely computer logging services for Medicaid billing, use the web-based IEP system, and participate in the time studies for administrative Medicaid claiming as scheduled;Adhere to requirement and state and federal laws regarding students with disabilities;Maintain web based portfolio for students assigned to case-load as appropriate;Proficient in language of instructionImplement reasonable appropriate time allocation for observation, testing, case management and paperwork associated with providing necessary services and support to students;Assist in assessing identifying and maintaining assistive technology equipment and supplies to meet the goals and objectives of students' IEP;Collaborate with and provide consultation to classroom teachers, parents, caregivers and other school staff members to implement and integrate therapy strategies across all settings; including appropriate classroom modification and progress of students;Participate in school-based problem solving teams in identifying at-risk students experiencing expressive or receptive language delays, assists in designing and implementing research-based interventions, and monitor students progress;Develop individual or group activities and programs in schools to deal with speech, language, or swallowing disorders;Document observational notes to portfolios of students;Attend professional meetings scheduled for speech-language pathologists; participate in planned in-service/professional growth activities;Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Salary Rate Range
Teacher Salary Scale

RIDE Requirements
PK-12 Speech Language Pathologist

ESL Preferred

Minimum Qualifications
  • Masters or equivalency in speech language pathology:Ability to screen, evaluates, diagnose, and remediate communication disorders of students, three to twenty-one years of age. Ability to develop and implement appropriate goals and objectives for each individual student and to select and utilize therapeutic materials effectively with individuals and small groups of students.Good communication and human relations skills needed in order to implement consultative program with classroom teachers and parents.Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a member of the Team of Qualified Professionals and other school based teams to implement administrative policies and procedures.Formulate concise clinical reports and maintain complete longitudinal records on each student served.Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Microsoft Office applications, email, web applications, and industry specific technology.Bilingual PreferredYou must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment

Company

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools.  PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.  

Company info
Website
Telephone
4017147231
Location
797 Westminster Street
Providence
Rhode Island
02903
United States

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