Speech and Language Pathologist

Winchester School District; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 52,836 - 100,709; Full time

Job summary

Winchester School District in Connecticut is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a 1.0 FTE position serving PK-12 students. The role involves assessing student needs, planning and implementing programs, providing direct intervention and consultation to staff and families, and supervising SLPA staff to support students with learning challenges.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, maintain compliance with CT licensure, and participate in pre-employment

Qualifications

• CT Teaching Certificate 061 or ability to qualify with appropriate endorsement(s).
• Certificate in Speech and Hearing from the State of Connecticut and CT licensure.
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Clinical Fellowship candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Background checks required (federal and local).
• Reliable transportation required.
• Pre-employment requirements and start date prerequisites.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assess and interpret student learning needs per IEPs.
• Plan, develop and evaluate programs to meet learning needs.
• Provide direct intervention through individual/small group instruction.
• Provide consultation to administrators, staff and parents; supervise SLPA(s).

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

High energy

Creativity

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Connecticut Teaching Certificate 061

Certificate in Speech and Hearing, CT

Job description

Speech & Language Pathologist

This is a 1.0 FTE position with a work year including 186 work days.

Speech‑Language Pathologists work with a multidisciplinary team that includes Speech‑Language Pathology Assistants to provide services to the PK‑12 population. This is an opportunity for a Speech‑Language Pathologist who is flexible, is a team player, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, high energy, and creativity, and has the ability to problem‑solve and support students with various learning challenges. The responsibilities include providing assessment and interpretation of student learning needs and assisting in planning, developing, and evaluating programs to meet students’ learning needs. The Speech‑Language Pathologist will provide direct intervention as listed in students’ IEPs through individual/small group instruction, as well as provide consultation to administrators, staff, and parents. The Speech‑Language Pathologists supervise the SLPAs.

SALARY

$52,836 - $100,709 depending on experience

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Connecticut Teaching Certificate 061 or the ability to qualify, with appropriate endorsement(s), and expertise in curriculum sub‑areas.
• Hold a certificate in Speech and Hearing from the State of Connecticut and be licensed according to the State of Connecticut Health Department guidelines.
• Master's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology
• Clinical Fellowship candidates are encouraged to apply
• Must pass federal and local background checks.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must complete all pre‑employment requirements before the start date.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.