1.0 Regular Substitute Speech Language Pathologist

This is a regular substitute position for a Teacher/Teaching Assistant, appointed to cover a leave of absence for a minimum of one semester and a maximum of a full school year.

About the Role

Location: North High School/Non-Public Schools

Dates of Assignment: September 1, 2026 - January 29, 2027

Qualifications

• Must possess and retain NYS Certified License as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Possess experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, with demonstrated opportunities to work with students with medical/health issues and/or developmental delays.
• Possess knowledge of a variety of disabilities and the potential effects upon a student's expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language functioning.
• Certified, trained, or experienced in the area of Adaptive Behavioral Analysis (ABA).
• Possess strong understanding of Federal & State Mandates pertaining to supporting students with disabilities.
• Possess demonstrated skill in Speech Language Assessment and the development of intervention plans and goals appropriate to address all facets of communication needs of the student.
• Possess knowledge of the resources and supports available to assess the daily language skills and functioning of students with disabilities, particularly students with autism, cognitive, and pervasive developmental delays.
• Possess an ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team as well as schedule and coordinate intervention with a variety of service providers.
• Possess knowledge of the resources and supports available to assess, design, train, and monitor the use of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.
• Possess well-developed written and oral communication skills, and proven ability to interact positively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Possess effective case management and resource management skills.
• Possess demonstrated experience in applying research-based therapeutic and instructional methodologies when working with students with disabilities.
• Possess the ability to remain flexible and respond effectively as emergent classroom situations warrant.
• Possess knowledge and experience with IEP writing, data collection, and presentation.
• Possess knowledge and experience with reporting mandates and processes.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to school staff in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech/language development.
• Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of children with various speech and language delays.
• Demonstrates proven experience working with students with a variety of disabilities.
• Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments.
• Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet specific students' needs and remediate existing speech and/or language disabilities.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement prescribed language intervention, assistive technology, and/or augmentative communication through suggestions for the student's daily activities.
• Collaborates with colleagues and administrators to provide support for the development of the student's language and socialization skills as well as facilitate acquisition of skills necessary for transition to post-high school settings.
• Provides information and support to parents and families when appropriate.
• Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff on topics concerning speech/language skill development and inclusion of students with disabilities within the general education setting.
• Compiles case history data on those cases where additional family history, health history, early developmental history, and environmental history are deemed appropriate.
• Evaluates and monitors each student in terms of his/her progress toward attainment of specified learning goals.
• Develops Individualized Education Plans and integrated goals.
• Facilitates the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education environment.
• Communicates with parents and other team members, including agency representatives specializing in the support and instruction of students with disabilities.
• Participates in the school community outside of the classroom and school day.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Building Administration, the Coordinator for Special Education, or the Assistant Superintendent for Exceptional Education and Student Services.

Core Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to work with students and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues and support staff (aides, clerical, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors.

Reports To

Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Student Services

Pay

$47,200 - $53,700 (per WTA contract, pro-rated as necessary)