Part-Time Speech and Language Pathologist (.5)

Norwich Public Schools • Norwich, CT

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist services students with communication disorders that adversely affects the student’s educational performance and requires specially designed instruction in order to succeed in the classroom.

Requirements

• Certification by CT ST Dept of Ed for Speech and Language Pathologist (061)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to use appropriate formal and informal assessments, accurately interpret the information to describe the current level of communication skills, and recommend appropriate action and objectives
• Develop instructional/therapeutic lessons that are aligned with the student’s IEP objectives
• Attends and participates in educational planning meetings for students considered for speech and language services
• Provides written reports including diagnostic data and communicates recommendations for educational interventions, curriculum, management and teaching strategies for students
• Recommends curriculum improvements and revision as well as modifies the curriculum for the speech and language impaired student
• Plans and conducts school/home therapy programs and procedures in coordination with the student’s total educational needs
• Provides consultative services to teachers and related school personnel regarding the students’ speech and language performance
• Initiates referrals to other professionals or services as appropriate
• Communicates certain medical and audiological information received from outside agencies
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to students and their records
• Provides information, support, and progress to parents when appropriate
• Demonstrates an understanding of the interrelationship between teaching styles and learning styles
• Demonstrates the ability to formulate meaningful questions to achieve effective outcomes
• Assess English language proficiency of ELL student
• Monitors personal FM units and classroom sound fields as it pertains to the student’s IEP/504 plan
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to students and their records
• Participates in professional development activities which lead to improved job performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed