Meeting Street
Speech Language Pathologist (The Hope Academy)
Meeting Street, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
$5,000 Sign On Bonus
The Hope Academy believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our schools future strength rests firmly on our commitment to recognize, respect and uphold the dignity of all our students, their families and our faculty and staff. To uphold this commitment, we expect all members of our school to practice a willingness to recognize, respond to and teach about racism and other forms of injustice.
SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES:
Creates an intentional culturally responsive learning environment inclusive of students from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures. Encourages a sense of belonging and positive community for students while developing articulation, language and communication skills. Motivates learning by validating students as asset-based individuals. All therapists are expected to be aware of microaggressions and redirect to amplify affirmations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides formal and informal evaluation of functional capabilities of clients on assigned caseload. Reviews results with families, as well as classroom staff, when indicatedDevelops and implements individual education plans and ongoing treatment programs addressing specific goals with measurable outcomes.Schedules students in support of educational plan requirementsMaintains written documentation of all evaluations, Individual Education Plan goals, treatment plans, progress notes and communication with doctors and families in accordance with school formats, in a professional, compliant and timely mannerParticipates actively, cooperatively and constructively as a member of a multidisciplinary teamProvides instruction and guidance to ensure that the students IEP goals are integrated into a comprehensive educational programAssesses, creates and maintains adaptive and augmentative equipment to facilitate the functional communication needs of the studentsProvides consultation and home programs for students and their families/caregivers to facilitate attainment of IEP identified goalsAttends IEP and team meetings as neededDevelops lesson plans and instructional materials that consistently contain diverse content throughout the academic yearKnowledge of authentic assessment practices using strategies to mitigate stereotype threat in feedback, assessment, and gradingProvides opportunities for individual and small group instruction that is purposeful and flexible to meet the needs of studentsCo-teaches at times and identifies opportunities to provide for inclusive instructionDemonstrates culturally informed behavior management and discipline practices with the ability to neutralize the pattern of inequitable discipline of children of colorUses positive guidance techniques such as redirection, modeling appropriate behavior and praiseDevelops and maintains contact with families with an awareness and respect for each student and their families from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structuresFacilitates interactions among students that provide opportunities for emotional, social, and cognitive growth and an understanding of each childCollaborates with other educators and specialists in the planning, adaptation and teaching of the curriculum to support students receiving speech/language servicesSupervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school dayActively seeks and participates in ongoing professional development as offered by the school or independent studyKeeps a written record of equipment on loanAssists in the evacuation of children and clients during fire drills and other emergenciesPerforms all other duties as directed by direct supervisor or school leadership team
QUALIFICATIONS:
SKILLS
Acknowledge racism and privilegeTalk about racism with stu entsWhen you see racism or other types of inequities, you address itAbility to work as a member of a team by actively listening to anothers point of view, sharing and being able to respectfully disagreeOrganizational skills including developing effective classroom schedule for teaching, learning, assessing, etc.Culturally influenced effective communication skillsProficient technological skills for remote learning and day-to-day tasks such as but not limited to Zoom, Google Classroom, MS Word, etc.
PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL STANDARDS
Models the schools values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity and excellence in all actions and communicationsAccesses all Hope Academy student records only, as neededUses and discloses PHI only as authorized, as necessary to carry out job dutiesCompletes and maintains privacy and security trainingReports suspected violations, including those of a colleagueMaintains professionalism in/outside of school
Requirements
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree with valid speech language pathologist certification from RIDE or the ability to obtain
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work environment and physical requirements consistent with those of a typical school environmentAbility to move about the classroom and building continuously throughout the workdayUtilize the computer (20%) of the time and other office equipment
The Hope Academy believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our schools future strength rests firmly on our commitment to recognize, respect and uphold the dignity of all our students, their families and our faculty and staff. To uphold this commitment, we expect all members of our school to practice a willingness to recognize, respond to and teach about racism and other forms of injustice.
SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES:
Creates an intentional culturally responsive learning environment inclusive of students from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures. Encourages a sense of belonging and positive community for students while developing articulation, language and communication skills. Motivates learning by validating students as asset-based individuals. All therapists are expected to be aware of microaggressions and redirect to amplify affirmations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides formal and informal evaluation of functional capabilities of clients on assigned caseload. Reviews results with families, as well as classroom staff, when indicatedDevelops and implements individual education plans and ongoing treatment programs addressing specific goals with measurable outcomes.Schedules students in support of educational plan requirementsMaintains written documentation of all evaluations, Individual Education Plan goals, treatment plans, progress notes and communication with doctors and families in accordance with school formats, in a professional, compliant and timely mannerParticipates actively, cooperatively and constructively as a member of a multidisciplinary teamProvides instruction and guidance to ensure that the students IEP goals are integrated into a comprehensive educational programAssesses, creates and maintains adaptive and augmentative equipment to facilitate the functional communication needs of the studentsProvides consultation and home programs for students and their families/caregivers to facilitate attainment of IEP identified goalsAttends IEP and team meetings as neededDevelops lesson plans and instructional materials that consistently contain diverse content throughout the academic yearKnowledge of authentic assessment practices using strategies to mitigate stereotype threat in feedback, assessment, and gradingProvides opportunities for individual and small group instruction that is purposeful and flexible to meet the needs of studentsCo-teaches at times and identifies opportunities to provide for inclusive instructionDemonstrates culturally informed behavior management and discipline practices with the ability to neutralize the pattern of inequitable discipline of children of colorUses positive guidance techniques such as redirection, modeling appropriate behavior and praiseDevelops and maintains contact with families with an awareness and respect for each student and their families from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structuresFacilitates interactions among students that provide opportunities for emotional, social, and cognitive growth and an understanding of each childCollaborates with other educators and specialists in the planning, adaptation and teaching of the curriculum to support students receiving speech/language servicesSupervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school dayActively seeks and participates in ongoing professional development as offered by the school or independent studyKeeps a written record of equipment on loanAssists in the evacuation of children and clients during fire drills and other emergenciesPerforms all other duties as directed by direct supervisor or school leadership team
QUALIFICATIONS:
SKILLS
Acknowledge racism and privilegeTalk about racism with stu entsWhen you see racism or other types of inequities, you address itAbility to work as a member of a team by actively listening to anothers point of view, sharing and being able to respectfully disagreeOrganizational skills including developing effective classroom schedule for teaching, learning, assessing, etc.Culturally influenced effective communication skillsProficient technological skills for remote learning and day-to-day tasks such as but not limited to Zoom, Google Classroom, MS Word, etc.
PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL STANDARDS
Models the schools values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity and excellence in all actions and communicationsAccesses all Hope Academy student records only, as neededUses and discloses PHI only as authorized, as necessary to carry out job dutiesCompletes and maintains privacy and security trainingReports suspected violations, including those of a colleagueMaintains professionalism in/outside of school
Requirements
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree with valid speech language pathologist certification from RIDE or the ability to obtain
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work environment and physical requirements consistent with those of a typical school environmentAbility to move about the classroom and building continuously throughout the workdayUtilize the computer (20%) of the time and other office equipment