Delaware Schools Consortium
Speech and Language Pathologist
Delaware Schools Consortium, Middletown, Delaware, United States, 19709
Position Type:
High School/Special Education
Date Posted: 12/9/2024
Location: MOT Charter School
District: MOT Charter School
Position: Speech & Language Pathologist Employment Type: Flexible Reports to: Director of Learning Support Date of Last Revision: December 24
Position Summary: MOT is a small school on a mission to provide a 21st century education to all students. As a Speech and Language Pathologist, you will engage and support students and teachers with a first class learning experience that maximizes their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development, including the development of their ability to apply their intellect to solving problems, communicate and contribute to their communities as enlightened and responsible citizens.
Performance Responsibilities: These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.
Provides speech/language therapy to students with approved IEPs in an appropriate setting, i.e., therapy room, classroom, natural environment, etc. Serves as a member of an IEP team when students receiving services are being discussed. Interprets test results and writes assessment reports. Participates in the development of IEP. Consults with parents/caregivers, teachers and others as appropriate concerning students' speech/language needs. Interprets external agency reports and shares information with teachers, administrators, school health personnel, etc. Updates administrators on issues pertaining to special education policies and procedures. Involvement with Medicaid billing forms. Use accepted data sources, classroom observation, and input from parents, teachers, and associated school professionals to develop IEP's that meet needs and work towards academic, social, and behavioral growth for individual students. Effectively plan and organize for instruction by working together with regular education teachers as needed, and sharing information and insight about student growth/needs. Maintain communication logs and progress monitoring data for each student prior to sending home updates. Participate in IEP meetings that are responsive to student's needs, respectful and inclusive of the parents and their concerns, and in compliance with all MOT and State of Delaware processes and procedures. Demonstrate genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations. Promote good citizenship as a leader and act in accordance with the highest professional and ethical principles. Use technology effectively for work tasks and communications. Display pride and positive approach when participating in the school culture. Attend and actively participate in faculty meetings and on committees as requested. Identify and participate in professional development opportunities. Have superior written and oral communications skills, ability to work on multiple projects and have ability to accurately/timely respond to requests and deadlines. Adhere to all student and personnel school policies as outlined in the MOT Charter School Family Handbook and the Employee Manual. Share a commitment to the success of the mission, goals, and objectives of the MOT Charter School. Maintain a positive working relationship with faculty, staff, board members, parents, students, the Department of Education, and the larger M.O.T. community and motivate/create a shared vision within MOT Charter School.
Required Education/Skills : ? Successful candidates will have Speech & Language Therapist credentials/certification required by the State of Delaware ? Speech Therapy experience highly preferred ? Strong written/verbal communication skills ? Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment ? Candidates must demonstrate a firm knowledge of speech therapy services, laws and requirements. ? Criminal background check, Tuberculin Testing and Health Verification.
Disclaimer : This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of this position. It is not intended to limit, or in any way to modify, the right of any supervisor to assign, direct or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The use of a particular illustration shall not be used to exclude non listed duties of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Date Posted: 12/9/2024
Location: MOT Charter School
District: MOT Charter School
Position: Speech & Language Pathologist Employment Type: Flexible Reports to: Director of Learning Support Date of Last Revision: December 24
Position Summary: MOT is a small school on a mission to provide a 21st century education to all students. As a Speech and Language Pathologist, you will engage and support students and teachers with a first class learning experience that maximizes their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development, including the development of their ability to apply their intellect to solving problems, communicate and contribute to their communities as enlightened and responsible citizens.
Performance Responsibilities: These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.
Provides speech/language therapy to students with approved IEPs in an appropriate setting, i.e., therapy room, classroom, natural environment, etc. Serves as a member of an IEP team when students receiving services are being discussed. Interprets test results and writes assessment reports. Participates in the development of IEP. Consults with parents/caregivers, teachers and others as appropriate concerning students' speech/language needs. Interprets external agency reports and shares information with teachers, administrators, school health personnel, etc. Updates administrators on issues pertaining to special education policies and procedures. Involvement with Medicaid billing forms. Use accepted data sources, classroom observation, and input from parents, teachers, and associated school professionals to develop IEP's that meet needs and work towards academic, social, and behavioral growth for individual students. Effectively plan and organize for instruction by working together with regular education teachers as needed, and sharing information and insight about student growth/needs. Maintain communication logs and progress monitoring data for each student prior to sending home updates. Participate in IEP meetings that are responsive to student's needs, respectful and inclusive of the parents and their concerns, and in compliance with all MOT and State of Delaware processes and procedures. Demonstrate genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations. Promote good citizenship as a leader and act in accordance with the highest professional and ethical principles. Use technology effectively for work tasks and communications. Display pride and positive approach when participating in the school culture. Attend and actively participate in faculty meetings and on committees as requested. Identify and participate in professional development opportunities. Have superior written and oral communications skills, ability to work on multiple projects and have ability to accurately/timely respond to requests and deadlines. Adhere to all student and personnel school policies as outlined in the MOT Charter School Family Handbook and the Employee Manual. Share a commitment to the success of the mission, goals, and objectives of the MOT Charter School. Maintain a positive working relationship with faculty, staff, board members, parents, students, the Department of Education, and the larger M.O.T. community and motivate/create a shared vision within MOT Charter School.
Required Education/Skills : ? Successful candidates will have Speech & Language Therapist credentials/certification required by the State of Delaware ? Speech Therapy experience highly preferred ? Strong written/verbal communication skills ? Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment ? Candidates must demonstrate a firm knowledge of speech therapy services, laws and requirements. ? Criminal background check, Tuberculin Testing and Health Verification.
Disclaimer : This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of this position. It is not intended to limit, or in any way to modify, the right of any supervisor to assign, direct or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The use of a particular illustration shall not be used to exclude non listed duties of similar kind or level of difficulty.