Speech Language Pathologist Long-Term Substitute (Mid-October Through December)

Speech Language Pathologist Long-Term Substitute (mid-October through December )
Certificate/Licensure:  Valid Ohio Language/Speech Pathologist Certificate/License
Description:  Identifies those students who have a speech and/or language disability; develop and implement a program for improvement and/or correction of speech and/or language disorders of articulation, language, fluency and voice
Job Summary:
      Ensure safety of students
      Implement assistive technology devices (high and low tech) for children with limited verbal or nonverbal communication skills
      Prepare clear and timely lesson plans for speech/language/hearing disabled students
      Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required for students receiving speech/language/hearing services
      Provide guidance and counsel to the speech/language students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
      Collaborate with colleagues, students and parents to provide comprehensive speech/language services
      Maintain and improve professional competence in the specified area
      Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences
      Observe ethics of the teaching profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
      Monitor accomplishments of students through data collection on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required to parents
      Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct
      Coordinate notification of parents if student is not meeting goals/objectives or to set up conferences
      Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
      Provide an individualized therapeutic program for children with common disorders related to genetic disorders,language disorder/delay, hearing impairment, articulation/phonological disorders, apraxia, autism spectrum disorder and delays of unknown origin
      Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, identifying and referring students with suspected speech and language handicaps
      Assess student speech and language skills using sound diagnostic practices; i.e. classroom observation, standardized measures, curriculum based
      Screen students to identify speech, language and hearing problems
      Refer and consult with outside agencies, supervisors, and specialists in related areas
      Provide in-service education to staff and parents on speech and hearing topics
      Serve as a consultant to teachers, school staff members and parents on topics concerning speech/language development, disorders and therapeutic programming
      Maintain accurate and complete records for students screened, referred or assessed for speech/hearing
      Responsible for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies
      Make referrals for medical or other professional attention necessary for the habilitation of speech or language handicaps
      Follow due process and policies as required for children with disabilities
      Conduct and participate in annual reviews for all students continuing in speech therapy
      Conduct re-evaluations for students continuing in speech therapy as required
      Assist in the development of district policies and procedures as related to speech and language services
      Use sound instructional practices to provide meaningful therapeutic programming relevant to the curriculum to facilitate academic success
      Actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings (IAT staffings, IEP/MFE meetings, parent/teacher conferences)
      Provide services in a variety of settings - individual, small/large groups, pull-out, collaborative and classroom in order to access therapy models
      Develop IEP and MFE reports in collaboration with professionals and parents
      Utilize one-half to one full day per week for diagnostic testing and classroom observation; coordination of the program; conferences concerning individual children; staff development activities; scheduling of students for therapy
      Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
      Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student educational/medical records and assessments including psychological evaluations
      Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
      Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
      Attend meetings and in-services as required by Special Education Director/Superintendent
Qualifications:
      Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university
      Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
      School Speech/Language Pathologist License, State of Ohio, Department of Education
      Ohio Licensure Speech/Language Pathology, State of Ohio Board of Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology
      Meets Highly  Qualified criteria
Working Conditions:
      Occasional requirement to travel, both daily and overnight
      Occasional weekend/evening/summer work
      Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
      Occasional interaction among unruly children
      Occasional operation of a personal vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity days
      Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 10 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment
      Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing
      Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop
Application Procedure:
Apply Online Via Applicant Tracking Website