Speech Language Pathologist, part time

Jamestown School Department; Jamestown (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jamestown School Department is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a .6 FTE position in Jamestown, RI. The role reports to the Director of Student Services and serves district Pre-K through Grade Eight with a focus on communication disabilities.

Responsibilities include developing IEP goals, collaboration with families and educators, and delivering multi-modal interventions. Qualified candidates will hold a Master’s in communicative disorders, CCC, and RI licensure, with experience in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in communicative disorders with CCC.
• Current Rhode Island Speech Language Pathologist certificate.
• Minimum five years' experience preferred in Pre-K–8 settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to support communication needs.
• Administer and interpret assessments to inform intervention.
• Deliver targeted speech-language therapy in classroom and pull-out settings.
• Monitor student progress and adjust services based on data.

Skills

IEP collaboration

Assessment planning

Interventions for articulation/fluency

Education

Master's degree in communicative disorders

Rhode Island Dept. of Education SLP certificate

Job description

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist, .6 FTE

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Grade Level: District Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Eight

Purpose:
Consistent with the Jamestown School Department’s vision and mission, the Speech Language Pathologist is to work in partnership with parents, students, educators, and external agencies to improve the academic achievement of students with disabilities who are identified with communication disabilities and needs; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success in the school setting and to contribute to the development of IEP goals and benchmarks
The Speech Language Pathologist functions as a member of the Evaluation Team & Response to Intervention Team.

• Implements and supports the district curriculum; adheres to the policies of the Jamestown School Department while promoting the attainment of the department mission, vision, and strategic plan.
  
• Adheres to all District, Federal and State policies, procedures and regulations for IDEA & ADA and completion of all relevant paperwork.
  
• Actively participate in evaluation and IEP teams, monitoring student progress and making recommendations for addressing communication difficulties.
  
• Understands how knowledge is constructed within the discipline.
  
• Communicates high and clear expectations for students.
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of communication disorders, specifically articulation, fluency, voice, and resonance, receptive and expressive language, hearing, swallowing, cognitive aspects of communications, social aspects of communication, and communication modalities.
  
• Prepares and delivers lessons to optimize student learning.
  
• Promotes deep understanding of content by addressing unique learning styles and assists teams and teachers in adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  
• Develop, select, and recommend multi-modal augmentative and alternative communication systems.
  
• Promotes deep understanding of content by addressing unique learning styles, adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students, engaging students in rigorous learning experiences, using effective questioning techniques, and relating instruction to the student's life and to prior and future learning.
  
• Facilitates student learning through the use of various collaborative grouping structures that are appropriate to the instructional task.
  
• Administers a variety of assessments, shares findings with key stakeholders, and interprets assessment data in order to understand communication difficulties that impact student performance .
  
• Uses student data in treatment/intervention design and adjusts service delivery based on results of ongoing progress monitoring.
  
• Develops and implements Individual Educational Plans (IEP) to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.
  
• Requires students to regularly engage in high-level activities, including but not limited to application and analysis of information.
  
• Monitors student progress and maintains accurate records through regular formative and summative assessment of curriculum and goal attainment; adjusts instruction for individuals and groups of students.
  
• Assists students in monitoring their own progress.
  
• While collaborating with teachers and other providers organize all facets of the instructional delivery system, so that all equipment and instructional tools are ready for use, and to ensure smooth transitions, maximize time on task, and guarantee the efficient distribution of resources.
  
• Communicates regularly with students and parents regarding the student’s academic, behavioral, social, and emotional status; communicates immediately with both when there are concerns.
  
• Serves as a resource to building-level staff and administrators regarding the communication needs of students.
  
• Provides professional development and training to staff and families as assigned by supervisor.
  
• Takes responsibility for personal professional growth.
  
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
  

Additional Job Responsibilities as guided by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA):

Speech Language Pathologist will possess the knowledge and understanding of ASHA Code of Ethics

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jamestown School Department is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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Job Requirements

• Qualifications:
  1. Masters degree in communicative disorders from an accredited college or university.Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
  2. Certificate required by the Rhode Island State Department of Education. Current Rhode Island Speech Language Pathologist certificate.
  3. Previous experience at Pre-Kindergarten through grade Eight preferred (Minimum five (5) years)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Janette Warner
• 76 Melrose Avenue
• Jamestown, Rhode Island 02835
• Phone: [phone] ext 103
• Email: [e-mail]