Duties
SUMMARY
Specialists will have knowledge in four interrelated areas: 1) effective speech & language therapy techniques, 2) effective literacy practices and assessments, 3) skills in coordinating and managing speech services, and 4) working with adults, including knowledge of coaching and mentoring techniques.
DUTIES
- Knowledge of speech and language typical development from birth to adult in multiple areas of articulation, phonology, receptive language, expressive language, fluency, pragmatic language and voice.
- Knowledge of disordered speech and language skills in multiple areas of articulation, phonology, receptive language, expressive language, fluency, pragmatic language and voice.
- Design and implement a course of remediation for disordered speech and language skill areas.
- Prepares daily lesson plans and plans course outlines.
- Schedule IEP meetings and complete all documentation in a timely manner.
- Develop and provide procedural guidelines through a speech/language manual.
- Consult on assignment and workload/caseload responsibilities.
- Create an environment of trust and respect between building staff and the person in the position.
- Establish a culture for ongoing improvement.
- Collaborate and consult with individual SLPs on specific students, disorders, etc. as needed.
- Assist to establish goals for the speech & language program appropriate to each school setting and the learners served.
- Provides detailed plans and prepares materials for curriculum taught.
- Collect and analyze district data to assess and inform therapy/teaching and learning.
- Show professionalism, including integrity, and confidentiality.
- Dress in a professional manner.
- Supervise students during recess, in hallways, at lunch, before and after school.
- Serve on school and district committees.
- Knowledge of subject matter.
- Knowledge of child growth and development.
- Knowledge and use of technology for instruction, planning, recordkeeping, and communications.
- Participates in teacher’s meetings and in-services as well as completing the required continuing education training.
- Other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator, Superintendent and/or Board of Education.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- Type 10 Special Teaching grade K-12 Teaching License with an endorsement in Speech/Language Pathology; Speech & Language Impaired as required by the State.
- Must be familiar with the use of computers including but not limited to electronic mail, the Internet, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets (Microsoft Office), and Google Drive.
- Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).
- Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner
- Must be able to work as a team, including sharing ideas.
SCHEDULING
The schedule is subject to change with district demands.
Salary/Benefits
$41,321.00 Minimum
Board Paid single Health/dental/vision/life insurance
How to Apply
https://watsekaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://watsekaschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx