Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist

Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Speech Therapist plays a vital role in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales TRAINING Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment.

COMPLIANCE - LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / PERMIT

Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification Minimum Qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Conducts speech and language diagnostic evaluations using standardized methods, informal observation, parent interviews and clinical judgement.
• Prepares Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or instructional plans according to each student's individual needs.
• Keeps and maintains accurate and regular data, records, tests, reports, etc as required by Delaware Statutes and Policies, Federal Regulations, School Board Policy and IEP requirements to demonstrate student performance and progress.
• Consults and collaborates with teachers and staff in planning instruction and implementing functional communication systems and strategies within a small-group classroom setting.
• Integrate technology into instruction where appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport and professional communication with students, school personnel and parents.
• Implements School Board and school-based policies and procedures in order to uphold school regulations.
• Works continuously toward self-improvement through district in-service training and active pursuit of professional development activities.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director of Educational Resources, Related Service Specialist, or building-level supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• REQUIRED: Valid or eligible for State of Delaware license as a Speech/Language Pathologist
• Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Knowledge of IDEA and IEP implementation
• Experience with VB-MAPP and/or ABLLS preferred
• Criminal background check, Tuberculin testing and health verification required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

NONDISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE

The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

EVALUATION Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education and the Appoquinimink Education Association, Affiliate of DSEA/NEA.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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