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Speech and Language Pathologist (P-12)

Employer
Thomasville City Schools
Location
Thomasville, GA, US
Salary
Based on Experience / Per Year

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Job Category
Support Staff, Speech Language Pathologist
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Job Details

This position will be split between Harper Elementary and Jerger Elementary.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Identifies and provides services to students who meet eligibility requirements for the speech-language program; communicates with professionals and parents regarding integration of speech and language goals into the classroom and home environments.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Education Level: Master Degree required
  • Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate Speech & Language Pathology[FLD802]
  • Experience: None
  • Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication, planning, organization

    • ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.
  • Demonstrates professionalism by reporting to work and assigned duties on time.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer applications as applicable to job responsibilities.
  • Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
  • Act in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues; adheres to cultural diversity guidelines, and exhibits the fundamentals of good public/customer service.
  • Complies with the school system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
  • Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material; adheres to chain-of-command.
  • Maintains a professional appearance as outlined by local BOE policy.
  • Maintains and improves knowledge and skills to promote proficiency in the operations of an organized, modern, updated and efficient school.
  • Participates in professional organizations, workshops, and staff development activities and applies what is learned to the job; accepts new challenges in a professional manner.
  • Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
  • Exhibits time on task and a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hard-working attitude and style.
  • Monitors compliance with policies and laws concerning areas of responsibility.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the principal/supervisor.
    • Speech & Language Pathologist:
  • Evaluates communication skills of students referred and diagnoses speech and/or language disorders.
  • Assures placement of students in the speech-language program and develops and implements speech-language goals/objectives on individualized education plans according to established due process procedures.
  • Conducts and/or participates in IEP meetings.
  • Schedules students appropriately.
  • Provides consultative services to teachers, parents, administrators, and allied agencies in order to integrate speech-language goals into the classroom, other educational programs, and the home environment.
  • Reports and maintains student data to assess progress and continuation or termination of services.
  • Complies with State and System regulations regarding due process paperwork and Medicaid documentation.
  • Refers to other agencies and/or personnel when appropriate.
  • Investigates and uses new strategies for delivering student services.
  • Participates in professional learning opportunities provided.
  • Participates with school administrators/coordinators for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of speech-language program into total educational system.
  • Participates in MTSS process at local school level as needed.
  • Reports information required for local, state, and federal programs.
  • Maintains special education records for SI students at local school.
  • Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.
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    Company

    Thomasville is located in Southwest Georgia, just north of Tallahassee, Florida.  Known as the City of Roses, Thomasville offers many historic homes and museums, and is home to The Big Oak, one of the oldest live oak trees in the country, dating back to circa 1680.

    Thomasville City Schools was chartered in 1900 as an Independent Public School System by the City of Thomasville. The Thomasville City School System and the citizens in the City of Thomasville have focused for over 100 years on the investment of its resources to create students who develop into community and world-class leaders. Thomasville City Schools has ranked #1 in SAT Scores out of 38 counties in the Southwest Georgia region for four out of the past five years.

    Approximately 2800 students are currently enrolled in five schools within the district. The district is comprised of three PreK-5 elementary buildings, one 6-8 middle school, and one 9-12 high school. The Scholars Academy for grades 6-12 operates as a school-within-a-school program and is housed on the middle school campus.

    Vision: The Thomasville City Schools will unite to maximize the individual potential of all students for success in learning, leadership and life.

    Mission: The Thomasville City Schools inspires the best problem solvers, innovators, life-long learners, and productive citizens of our communities.

    For more information on available positions please visit: https://tcitys.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

    Company info
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    Telephone
    229-225-2600
    Location
    404 North Broad Street, Floor 3
     Thomasville
    Georgia
    31792
    US
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