Speech Language Pathologist, part time

Jamestown School Department•Jamestown, RI

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist works in partnership with parents, students, educators, and external agencies to improve the academic achievement of students with disabilities who have identified communication disabilities and needs. The role plans and implements appropriate treatment to minimize the impact of communication needs on student success in the school setting and contributes to the development of IEP goals and benchmarks. The Speech Language Pathologist serves as a member of the Evaluation Team and Response to Intervention Team and works with students from district pre-kindergarten through grade eight.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of the ASHA Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

Implement and support the district curriculum and adhere to Jamestown School Department policies, mission, vision, and strategic plan.
Follow District, Federal, and State policies, procedures, and regulations for IDEA and ADA, and complete relevant paperwork.
Participate in evaluation and IEP teams, monitor student progress, and recommend ways to address communication difficulties.
Prepare and deliver lessons that optimize student learning and address students’ unique learning styles and needs.
Demonstrate knowledge of communication disorders, including articulation, fluency, voice and resonance, receptive and expressive language, hearing, swallowing, cognitive and social aspects of communication, and communication modalities.
Assist teams and teachers in adapting instruction to meet student needs; engage students in rigorous learning, use effective questioning, and connect instruction to students’ lives and prior and future learning.
Facilitate student learning through collaborative grouping structures appropriate to instructional tasks.
Develop, select, and recommend multimodal augmentative and alternative communication systems.
Administer assessments, share findings with stakeholders, and interpret assessment data to understand communication difficulties affecting student performance.
Use student data to design treatment and intervention, and adjust service delivery based on ongoing progress monitoring.
Develop and implement Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.
Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records through formative and summative assessments of curriculum and goal attainment; adjust instruction for individuals and groups.
Help students monitor their own progress.
Collaborate with teachers and other providers to organize instructional delivery, prepare equipment and tools, support smooth transitions, maximize time on task, and distribute resources efficiently.
Communicate regularly with students and parents about academic, behavioral, social, and emotional status, and promptly communicate concerns.
Serve as a resource to building-level staff and administrators regarding students’ communication needs.
Provide professional development and training to staff and families as assigned by the supervisor.
Take responsibility for personal professional growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Possess knowledge and understanding of the ASHA Code of Ethics.