Speech Language Teacher

Hamilton County Schools; Ela Wada Terrace (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools is looking for a dedicated special education professional in Chattanooga, TN, to support students with a range of disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in speech language pathology or similar, with strong skills in assessment and collaboration for Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Responsibilities include therapy, progress monitoring, and interaction with students, parents, and staff to ensure the best outcomes for students. Opportunities for professional development and increased compensation are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess and provide therapy for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of curriculum and interventions for diverse disabilities.
• Experience in special education laws and compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct progress monitoring for all IEP goals.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport with students and staff.
• Collaborate with staff to conduct IEP meetings.

Skills

Supervision and instruction for students with disabilities

Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis

Collaboration for IEP development

Experience with communication disorders

Crisis Prevention Intervention training

Education

Masters or CCCs in speech/language communication disorders

Job description

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

Responsibilities

• Masters or preferably CCCs in speech/language communication disorders.
• CCC-SLP and will consider a Clinical Fellow.
• Ability to assess, provide therapy, collaborate with school personnel, develop educational goals, and facilitate the IEP process.
• Experience in the implementation of the requirements of IDEA, RTI, and the provision of inclusionary and individualized services for students with disabilities.
• Experience with Easy IEP scheduling, case management and data collection.
• Experience with a spectrum of disabilities and wide variety of communication disorders, augmentative communication systems and assistive devices.
• Willingness to be trained in other programs, methods, and system utilized by the department.
• Work with Tenncare reimbursements.
• Report to work on time and regularly. Sign in/out at each school.
• Conduct progress monitoring related to all IEP goals/objectives (at least 2 data points per goal each week), and place a copy in the student’s special education file prior to mid term and 9-week progress reports. Use the data points collected to complete the mid term and 9-week progress reports sent home to parents.
• Know your students’ skill development and use data to adjust your teaching and drive decisions.
• Attach documents to Easy IEP within 5 school days of each meeting.
• Complete all student service entries for student in documentation software within two weeks.
• Develop and maintain a positive rapport communicating regularly with teachers, students, parents/guardians on student progress. Document all communications in EasyIEP contacts.
• Stay up-to-date on all laws and procedures related to special education.
• Understand the Job Expectations of Para-professionals and your responsibility in managing and supporting them.
• Perform all additional duties assigned by your building administrator.
• Keep your administrator informed of any major changes in behavior or academics related to students on your case load.
• If you are unsure of how to proceed, ask your Lead Teacher or Supervisor for assistance.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide supervision and instruction for students with social, behavioral communication, physical, self-help, and cognitive disabilities.
• Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis and discrete trail training; knowledge of PECS systems and a variety of organizational systems for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Ability to provide supervision and instruction for students with social, behavioral, communication, physical, self-help and cognitive disabilities.
• Knowledge of curriculum and interventions designed for students with social, behavioral, communication, physical, self-help, and cognitive disabilities.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn interventions designed for students with developmental disabilities including but not limited to the following: social, behavioral, communication, physical, self-help, and cognitive disabilities, antecedent/behavioral package, one-to-one discrete trial teaching, modeling, incidental teaching, peer coaching, pivotal response training, visual supports & schedules. Self-regulation, social stories.
• Specialized skills in working with students with significant communication disorders including PECS systems and augmentative and alternative communication devices.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with other staff to develop IEPs, work with regular education staff to implement inclusionary opportunities, conduct age appropriate assessments, and facilitate IEP meetings.
• Knowledge of IDEA, current state special education rules and regulation and compliance issues relative to programming for students with disabilities.
• Ability to complete training in Crisis Prevention Intervention.
• Additional duties as assigned.

This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions. Please see https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.