The Pike County Board of Education is accepting applications for a Speech/Language Pathologist for Pike County Schools.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited education institution and hold a current valid Alabama teacher certificate with a certification endorsement of Speech or Language Impairment for grade level: K-12. Must also be licensed by the State of Alabama in Speech Language Pathology.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Comprehensive knowledge of assessment and remediation of speech/language impairments.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, system rules, and guidelines relating to program implementation.
- Ability to function as a team member and to interact effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and manage time efficiently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and write an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for every student enrolled in the speech and language program.
- Select or prepare materials and supplies for program implementation, including therapy, classroom, and home activities.
- Sequence activities appropriately.
- Plan educationally relevant therapy.
- Establish schedules for delivery of services.
- Prepare reports and interpret state standards for program eligibility.
- Prepare and maintain audit files on students in the speech/language program.
- Establish and maintain a positive, organized, and safe learning environment.
- Establish and use behavior management techniques which are appropriate and effective.
- Manage materials and equipment effectively.
- Assist in the enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board policies.
- Identify students who have a speech and/or language impairment through screening and/or diagnostic assessments.
- Determine eligibility for the speech/language program.
- Reevaluate students enrolled in the speech and language program every three (3) years.
- Assess student progress and communicate that information knowledgeably and responsibly to students, parents, and professional staff.
- Conduct educationally relevant therapy for eligible students.
- Implement the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Provide teachers with strategies for classroom modifications.
- Monitor and share results of progress toward goals with parents and teachers.
- Provide appropriate instruction and modifications to students with special needs.
- Foster student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, valuing of cultural diversity, and respect for self and others.
- Use appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet learning needs of all students.
- Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting action.
- Participate in the Building Based Students Support Team (BBSDT), when applicable, to assist in suggesting interventions and selecting students for evaluation.
- Consult with and serve as a resource to teachers about speech and language disorders.
- Attend staffing and other meetings as required.
- Provide consultation and follow-up services as needed.
- Participate in appropriate activities for the continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
- Keep abreast of relevant laws, rules, and policies.
- Provide training and/or information for parents, teachers, and administrators.
- Model professional and ethical conduct at all times.
- Perform all professional responsibilities.
- Prepare required reports and maintain all appropriate records.
- Maintain confidentiality of student and other professional information.
- Comply with policies, procedures, and programs.
- Support school and System goals and priorities.
- Ensure that student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group and student program classification.
- Establish and maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with student's families to increase student achievement.
- Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until filled.
Applications: Applications will only be accepted by applying online at:
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