SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST LEAD CLINICIAN - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Apply NowCompany: Alabama State Department of Education
Location: Hope Hull, AL 36043
Description:
JOB TITLE:
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Lead Clinician
REPORTS TO:
Director of Special Education and Principal
WORK DAYS:
11 Months (224 Days)
SALARY:
Certified Schedule 02
(Level 2 - 4) ($63,973 - $112,450)
LOCATION:
System-wide
FLSA Status
EXEMPT
X
NON-EXEMPT
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Speech Language Pathologist Lead Clinician will facilitate student access and progress toward mastery of the general education curriculum. Provide services to support the instructional program at a variety of schools within the District.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as mentor to speech-language pathologists with fewer than three (3) years of service to BCS students.
Coordinate acquisition and maintenance of diagnostic and intervention materials; facilitates management of records of speech-language impaired services of students.
Provide speech-language evaluation and intervention to eligible students.
Maintain and submits records and reports in timely manner.
Facilitate collection of records and reports from assigned groups of speech-language pathologists.
Provide SLI evaluation, intervention during summer school and Extended School Year (ESY) schedules.
Participate in centralized eligibility teams as needed.
Provide orientation and mentoring to clinicians new to Birmingham City Schools.
Mentor small groups of clinicians by conducting and participating in staff development opportunities for speech-language pathologists
Assist with maintaining a current inventory of assessment and intervention for use by SLP's
Engage in professional growth & demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
Evaluate students to determine eligibility for services under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the services and education of children with disabilities as well as other regulated programs.
Knowledge of pediatric and adolescent development (cognitive and physical) and of medical and psychological diagnostic instruments as they relate to assessing the needs of children with disabilities.
Knowledge of terms used to describe physical and learning disabilities.
Demonstrate skills in problem solving and effective human relations.
Ability to compile and analyze data, interpret the laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to the work.
Effective oral and written communication.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Professional Educator Certification.
Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders from a regionally accredited college/university.
Minimum ten (10) years of successful teaching experience in special education or related services.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ASHA Certification and ABSESPA Licensure.
*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.
REVISED:
October 2024
Please Note:All candidates must submit to a background check ( https://www.aps.gemalto.com/al/index_adeNew.htm )Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Lead Clinician
REPORTS TO:
Director of Special Education and Principal
WORK DAYS:
11 Months (224 Days)
SALARY:
Certified Schedule 02
(Level 2 - 4) ($63,973 - $112,450)
LOCATION:
System-wide
FLSA Status
EXEMPT
X
NON-EXEMPT
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Speech Language Pathologist Lead Clinician will facilitate student access and progress toward mastery of the general education curriculum. Provide services to support the instructional program at a variety of schools within the District.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as mentor to speech-language pathologists with fewer than three (3) years of service to BCS students.
Coordinate acquisition and maintenance of diagnostic and intervention materials; facilitates management of records of speech-language impaired services of students.
Provide speech-language evaluation and intervention to eligible students.
Maintain and submits records and reports in timely manner.
Facilitate collection of records and reports from assigned groups of speech-language pathologists.
Provide SLI evaluation, intervention during summer school and Extended School Year (ESY) schedules.
Participate in centralized eligibility teams as needed.
Provide orientation and mentoring to clinicians new to Birmingham City Schools.
Mentor small groups of clinicians by conducting and participating in staff development opportunities for speech-language pathologists
Assist with maintaining a current inventory of assessment and intervention for use by SLP's
Engage in professional growth & demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
Evaluate students to determine eligibility for services under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the services and education of children with disabilities as well as other regulated programs.
Knowledge of pediatric and adolescent development (cognitive and physical) and of medical and psychological diagnostic instruments as they relate to assessing the needs of children with disabilities.
Knowledge of terms used to describe physical and learning disabilities.
Demonstrate skills in problem solving and effective human relations.
Ability to compile and analyze data, interpret the laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to the work.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Effective oral and written communication.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Professional Educator Certification.
Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders from a regionally accredited college/university.
Minimum ten (10) years of successful teaching experience in special education or related services.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ASHA Certification and ABSESPA Licensure.
*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Completed Application (HireTrue)
- Resume (uploaded to application)
- Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)
*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.
REVISED:
October 2024
Please Note:All candidates must submit to a background check ( https://www.aps.gemalto.com/al/index_adeNew.htm )Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.