Speech Language Pathologist

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Company: Mapleton Public Schools

Location: Denver, CO 80219

Description:

Position Type:
Special Education Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:
6/6/2024

Location:
District

Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLEDAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. ([redacted], or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

LICENSED VACANCY
Position is for the 2024-2025 school year

POSITION: Speech Language Pathologist
LOCATION: District
This position may be located at Global Primary Academy and any assigned locations.
PAY RANGE: Licensed Salary Schedule $60,004 - $124,634 Annual Salary
CALENDAR: 190 Days
REPORTS TO: School Director

MAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Rigor, relevance, relationships, and choice make Mapleton Public Schools a destination district for both families and staff. In 2006, Mapleton challenged the traditional delivery of education by introducing schools that are small-by-design. Standards-based instruction is offered through the lens of engaging education models, including EL, International Baccalaureate, Big Picture, STEM, Performing and Visual Arts, Project-based Learning, Young Adult, and online.

In Mapleton's full-choice system, families select their school based on how their child likes to learn, not where they live. Mapleton serves more than 6,700 students - from toddlers to young adults - in unincorporated Adams County, Thornton, and north Denver. With an unyielding commitment to academic success and personal growth, Mapleton is committed to raising expectations by removing obstacles to learning and supporting all students in achieving their dreams.

According to a recent community survey, parents/guardians are proud that their children attend Mapleton Public Schools and believe Mapleton schools are full of highly skilled and compassionate staff. Students view the quality of their education as favorable, and most students say they enjoy coming to school.

For more information about Mapleton Public Schools please visit our website.

WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Colorado Special Services Provider license with an appropriate School Speech/Language Pathologist endorsement required.
  • Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, *or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework. *

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:
  • Willingness and ability to meet the diverse needs of learners (including special education, at-risk, linguistically, and culturally diverse) by adjusting curriculum and working cooperatively with other staff through inclusion.
  • Commitments and competencies in using a variety of instructional deliveries are including, but limited to, cooperative learning, and interdisciplinary instructional thematic units.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to a standards-based system of designing and delivering instruction and assessment.
  • Will demonstrate a willingness to collaborate, solve problems.
  • Designs instructional intervention that is clearly focused on the standards and assessments established by the District and the State.
  • Provides expanded opportunities and support for learner success.
  • Demonstrates and models' high expectations for all students to succeed.
  • Aligns all instruction with and designs instructional interventions with State and local standards and assessments.
  • Establishes and maintains strong classroom management.
  • Utilizes a variety of teaching styles to accommodate student-learning needs.
  • Multiple special education endorsements and second language applicants preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a team approach.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in an administering a variety of assessments.
  • Demonstrated ability to write quality IEPs, goals and objectives based on assessments and needs.
  • Flexibility around staffing times.

  • NOTE: Special Education staff are hired and assigned to schools and programs based on the level and type of student needs. Staff members may be reassigned or released in accordance with applicable law and policy, when any of the following occur: program modification, enrollment decline, or change in level and/or type of student needs.

    METHOD OF APPLICATION:
    • External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
    • Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

    SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

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