Speech Language Pathologist (0.5 FTE)

Position Type:
Licensed - Special Services

Date Posted:
3/20/2019

Location:
METROPOLITAN ARTS ACADEMY

Closing Date:
Until filled

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4 hours per day, 196.5 days per year
*Licensed staff new to Westminer Public Schools is contracted for 190 days the first year*

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

SUMMARY : The Metropolitan Arts Academy is a PK- 6 arts magnet school designed to promote student learning in all content areas by integrating an arts perspective and methodology in teaching and learning. The academy also fosters arts exploration for all students and advanced arts study for those who exhibit the aptitude and passion for more in-depth artistic pursuits. The academy will build out to a PK-8 school in the next three years. Primary students will receive the fundamentals of music with an emphasis on classical training, in order to prepare them to self-select into the more comprehensive music classes at the intermediate and middle school levels. The academy will be applying for innovation status with Westminster Public Schools and the Colorado Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
*M.A .or M.S. in Communication Disorders and Speech Science
*ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence desirable or ability to obtain one (CFY supervision available)
*Possess a Colorado Special Services license in Speech-Language Pathology or obtain one prior to starting date
*Be up to date on current identification, assessment, and treatment of communication disorders
*Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and relationships with students, parents, staff members, and administrators
*Possess a valid Colorado Teacher License with appropriate endorsement in the area you are teaching or obtain one prior to start
*Holds high expectations for assigned students
*Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, staff members, parents and administrators.
*Has knowledge and experience of and/or willingness to gain knowledge of Competency-based Education approaches.
*Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
*Bilingual desired
*Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
*All M.A.A. teachers will participate in training that accomplishes two goals: to establish a solid base of understanding in all areas of arts integration and to develop expertise in the area of project-based learning. Teachers will be expected to make continued investments in M.A.A. teacher professional development.
*To build capacity in the these two areas, teachers will participate in additional professional development in their selected area of expertise.
*A mandatory week of training will be developed for the summer preceding the school's opening. The purpose of the training will be to familiarize all teachers with the M.A.A. expectations and vision of the school.
*Teachers must be willing to extend their knowledge of the arts integration and project-based learning through professional development, summer training and coursework, teacher workshops, action research projects, teacher externships and partner visits.
*Fulfill contractual and professional responsibilities based on M.A.A. Innovation Plan, which includes required curriculum requirements.
*Support and attend multiple high-quality performances and productions through-out the year.
*Work with the arts department to coordinate, plan and implement two major theatre productions annually.
*Plan for student differences and adjust instruction to meet student needs.
*Implement continuous system of evaluations and provide students with specific feedback.
*Serve as facilitator and coordinator of learning.
*Organize students for effective instruction to maximize the learning time for all students.
*Submit required student record reports.
*Identify students with communication disorders by completing communication assessments for referred students
*Plan instruction and interventions to support focused students with communication disorders in the Learner Centered Classroom
*Collaborate with interventionist team and levels teachers regarding student's communication needs
*Establish an effective classroom management system for positive behavior supports when working with students individually, in small groups and/or in the classroom setting, per Board Policy and building regulations
*Member of IEP and Interventionist team
*Development of integrated IEP planning and interventions for student access and achievement
*Submit required and accurate paperwork for IEP meetings and Medicaid billing
*Effective time management and organizational skills
*Provide professional information (strategies) to support students, staff members, parents and administrators
*Display a thorough knowledge of subject matter and District's prescribed curriculum
*Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or Director of Special Services

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability. Complaints in these matters should be addressed to the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.