Speech and Language Pathologist (Anticipated Opening)

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Location:
Webb Elementary School

Date Available:
08/19/2024

Closing Date:
Until Filled
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Wethersfield Public Schools
Wethersfield, CT
Webb Elementary School
Speech & Language Pathologist (Anticipated Opening)
Date Posted: May 13, 2024

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and secure learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.

Position: Speech & Language Pathologist (Anticipated Opening)
School: Webb Elementary School

Reports To: Building Principal
Start Date: August 19, 2024 (start of the 2024-2025 school year)
Compensation: $54,394 - $107,777
Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled

Note: The district reserves the right to adjust this position/assignment to possibly support more than one school location based on the needs of students.

Wethersfield Public Schools has an opening for a Speech & Language Pathologist at the elementary level who is able to work with a diverse population. The Speech Language Pathologist will serve as a resource to school staff members in the implementation of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement. The Speech & Language Pathologist will provide services for children with communication disorders including articulation, development language, voice, fluency and problems associated with hearing deficits.

Duties of the position include the following:

• Identify children with speech, development language and/or hearing impairments through observation, screening, evaluations and referrals;
• Evaluate the nature and severity of deficits by means of formal/informal tests including prognosis or potential for improvement; provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice and language impairments;
• Design and implement individualized therapy program goals targeted to improve area(s) of deficiency (i.e., articulation, fluency, receptive and expressive language, voice) using scientifically based instruction;
• Participate in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings; formulate Individualized Education Plans (IEPs);
• Assist in the proper referral of students to agencies and specialists in the community as needed;
• Work with groups of children in the extended readiness program to assist with language development;
• Provide information and consultation services for parents, teachers and others regarding the results of evaluations and therapy;
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff members to implement therapy within student's daily activities;
• Coordinate, schedule and follow-up on assistive technology contacts for consultants, evaluations and presentations;
• Participate in in-service workshops and curriculum planning;
• Maintain accurate records.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology;
• Appropriate Certification credentials (061 certification);
• Experience in applying Behavior Analytic Methodology and technologies;
• Possess a working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA);
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work cooperatively with other office personnel;
• Ability to handle and treat information confidentially;
• Ability to relate effectively with staff, parents, students and the public;
• Ability to plan and organize work schedule and set priorities;
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency.

All applicants must apply on-line at:

https://www.applitrack.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx

Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy
The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.