Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist

Description:

Ansonia Public Schools is seeking a qualified Speech and Language Pathologist to serve as an integral part of the Planning and Placement Team for the Elementary Level. The Speech and Language Pathologist will function as a member of the total diagnostic team by providing assessment, comprehensive differential diagnosis, educational planning and support as well as therapy for students with speech/language communication disorders and delays. Speech and language services may be delivered in a variety of ways alone or in collaboration with teachers and other service providers in order to best support students in the general curriculum, i.e., the least restrictive environment.

Job Summary:

• Providing high quality speech-language therapy services.
• Conducting assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, and oral motor skills.
• Developing treatment plans (IEPs) that are strength-based as well as child and family centered for overall educational improvement.
• Ensuring evaluations, treatment plans and service delivery are aligned with school, state, and federal guidelines.
• Assisting and guiding teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language delays/disorders.
• Consulting with teaching teams to develop and implement curriculum accommodations, modifications and appropriate classroom strategies and data collection.
• Other duties as directed by the Director of Pupil Services or Building Administrators.

Qualifications:

• Must possess or be eligible for CT Certification (061)
• Knowledge of ABA principals preferred
• AAC experience preferred
• 2 years experience preferred

Salary starts at $60,900-$113,766 based on Degree and Experience. Full benefit package.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, 3 signed letters of recommendation and relevant certifications through the online application.