Speech Language Pathologist

MSAD #17; Kingston; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join their team. This role involves providing vital speech and language therapy services to students with various impairments. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the development of individualized education plans (IEPs). The district is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, ensuring that both students and staff thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and enhancing their communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• Experience in providing therapy to students with impairments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and consultative speech/language therapy services.
• Conduct evaluations and assist in RTI procedures.

Skills

Speech Language Therapy

Evaluation Skills

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the position of Speech Language Pathologist for the District-wide. This Position is to start with the 2025/26 School year.

Join our staff in serving students in lovely Western Maine foothills. Responsibilities include providing direct and consultative speech/language therapy services to students with moderate-severe impairments, conducting evaluations, serving on multi-disciplinary IEP teams, and assisting in RTI procedures and referrals for students with speech/language impairments.

As a District we are committed to our four Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Resilient Students, Maximizing Our Facilities to Support Learning, Recruiting and Growing Talent, and Rigorous, Relevant and Responsive Learning. We are invested in the well-being of our students and our staff and you will find our classrooms - both indoors and outdoors - as evolving spaces intentionally designed to optimize learning.

OUR MISSION

The Oxford Hills School District, in partnership with families and communities, engages and supports all students in diverse and challenging learning opportunities to prepare them to graduate as healthy, responsible, and productive citizens, ready to succeed in our global societies.

CORE BELIEFS

Therefore, the Oxford Hills School District, in collaboration with its parents and communities, will:

• Meet students where they are, motivating and helping them develop their individual learning paths.
• Hold students to high expectations and provide adequate time and support to achieve them.
• Prepare students for success by helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Foster high aspirations and the skills of self-determination, self-control, and self-advocacy.
• Guide students to be curious learners and ethical leaders, able to adapt to changing times.
• Provide learning experiences in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment.

EXPECTATIONS OF OXFORD HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF

As contributing members of the district’s learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

1. Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
2. Utilize best practices for motivating today’s students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
3. Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
4. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

1. Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a “new basics” for learning across all grade levels;
2. Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
3. Helping students develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
4. Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students’ personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.