Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Communication Disorder
Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech & Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)/CFY; or
Certification as a Speech & Language Assistant (will be considered)
Full or Part time options

Reports to:

Responsibilities

Assessment:

Demonstrates knowledge of formal and informal assessment procedures
Selects appropriate assessment instruments
Conducts assessments appropriately
Interprets assessment information accurately
Demonstrates knowledge of the screening/referral/evaluation process
Conducts ongoing assessment of instructional/therapeutic goals and objectives
Demonstrates awareness, understanding and knowledge of the variety of physical, emotional and cognitive conditions which may contribute to communication disorders

Provision of Instruction/Therapy/Consultation:

Demonstrates an understanding of the content area
Defines and/or revises specific and sequential goals and objectives appropriate for student based assessment
Develops long range plan per instructional/therapeutic sequence
Demonstrates daily preparation to achieve IEP goals and objectives
Selects, prepares and/or adapts materials to meet individual student needs
Organizes time, space, materials, equipment for instruction/therapy
Plans for a substitute and has materials available (when appropriate)
Employs a variety of techniques, methods and materials appropriate for student needs
Demonstrates effective individual and group behavior management techniques

Communication Skills:

Communicates in an effective, constructive and positive manner with students and parents
Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including supervisors, administrators, teachers, auxiliary staff, building secretaries, etc. as an effective team member
Promotes positive public relations

Management Tasks:

Facilitates, coordinates and/or schedules for teacher, aide, student, and district personnel
Manages and coordinates required meetings/conferences
Manages and coordinates required paperwork
Trains, supervises and evaluates paraprofessionals (when applicable)
Completes, monitors and/or forwards pupil data as required
Participates as a member of district or departmental team in improving service delivery

Professionalism:

Follows policies and procedures of Taylor-Callahan Education Cooperative & Districts’ Served
Demonstrates knowledge of special education legislation and acts in accordance with these mandates
Demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends
Demonstrates professionalism (flexible, adaptable, uses good judgment, acts appropriately and ethically, child centered, treats others with respect and dignity)
Demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback
Participates in professional growth activities
Actively participates in the staff evaluation process
Dresses appropriately
Treats others with respect and dignity
Maintains a clean work area

Salary:

Start Date:

December 2024; our position will be vacant December 2024; will consider an earlier start date if candidate prefers

Benefits:

TRS, Health, Life, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance available. Employee Assistance Program, Teledoc, and $225 TCEC contribution towards health insurance

Travel:

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