Speech and Language Pathologist- 2 Positions

Ansonia High School • Ansonia, CT

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About The Position

Ansonia Public Schools is seeking a qualified Speech and Language Pathologist to serve as an integral part of the Planning and Placement Team for the Elementary Level. The Speech and Language Pathologist will function as a member of the total diagnostic team by providing assessment, comprehensive differential diagnosis, educational planning and support as well as therapy for students with speech/language communication disorders and delays. Speech and language services may be delivered in a variety of ways alone or in collaboration with teachers and other service providers in order to best support students in the general curriculum, i.e., the least restrictive environment.

Requirements

• Must possess or be eligible for CT Certification (061)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ABA principals preferred
• AAC experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality speech-language therapy services.
• Conducting assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, and oral motor skills.
• Developing treatment plans (IEPs) that are strength-based as well as child and family centered for overall educational improvement.
• Ensuring evaluations, treatment plans and service delivery are aligned with school, state, and federal guidelines.
• Assisting and guiding teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language delays/disorders.
• Consulting with teaching teams to develop and implement curriculum accommodations, modifications and appropriate classroom strategies and data collection.
• Other duties as directed by the Director of Pupil Services or Building Administrators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees