1.0 Regular Substitute Speech Teacher

Williamsville Central School District • East Amherst, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Regular Substitute Speech Teacher fills a regular teaching position while the regular teacher is away on a leave of absence. The appointment is for a minimum of one semester and a maximum of a full school year. The position is located at North High School and Non-Public Schools, with an immediate appointment date.

The Speech Teacher screens students for communication needs, evaluates and supports students with speech and language disabilities, and provides intervention through individual or small-group pull-out sessions and classroom-based push-in support. The role includes serving as IEP Case Manager for students whose primary qualifying disability is a speech or language impairment, coordinating with educators and other service providers, and supporting classroom modifications and Response to Intervention frameworks. Medicaid billing and reporting may be performed with applicable credentials. Other appropriate duties may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• Possess and retain an NYS Certified License as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities or as a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped.

Nice To Haves

• An NYS Certified License as a Speech-Language Pathologist is preferred.
• Experience as a Speech Teacher, including demonstrated opportunities to work with students with medical or health issues and/or developmental delays.
• Knowledge of disabilities and their potential effects on students’ expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language functioning.
• Certification, training, or experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Strong understanding of federal and state mandates related to supporting students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated skill in Speech-Language Assessment and developing intervention plans and goals that address all facets of students’ communication needs.
• Knowledge of resources and supports for assessing the daily language skills and functioning of students with disabilities, particularly students with autism, cognitive delays, and pervasive developmental delays.
• Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team and schedule and coordinate interventions with various service providers.
• Knowledge of resources and supports for assessing, designing, training, and monitoring assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact positively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Effective case management and resource management skills.
• Demonstrated experience applying research-based therapeutic and instructional methodologies when working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to remain flexible and respond effectively to emergent classroom situations.
• Knowledge and experience with IEP writing, data collection, and presentation.
• Knowledge and experience with reporting mandates and processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct school-wide speech screenings and accept referrals from teachers and parents for potential communication delays.
• Diagnose speech sound disorders, language delays, stuttering, and social communication deficits that affect students’ classroom success.
• Provide targeted intervention through pull-out sessions, individually or in small groups, and push-in support in general or special education classrooms.
• Serve as IEP Case Manager for students whose primary qualifying disability is a speech or language impairment; write measurable goals, monitor legal compliance, and track quarterly progress.
• Train teachers to implement classroom modifications, such as visual schedules and communication boards, and help design Response to Intervention (RTI) support frameworks.
• Perform Medicaid billing and reporting when holding applicable credentials.
• Carry out other appropriate duties and responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed