26-27 Speech Language Pathologist (FT/PT available- Step + $5,000)

Expectations of a BVP Team Member

• Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond
• Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
• Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars’ in a complex world
• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
• Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies
• Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
• Attends mandatory professional development and family meet and greets

Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member

• Competitive salary range commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan*
• Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests
• Collaborative, team-driven culture
• Instructional coaching
• Referral bonuses
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and access to tuition reimbursement for all employees
• All staff members receive a minimum of 9 personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
• Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)
• Longevity Bonuses
• Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)
• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)
• Paid summer opportunities

*BVP has a policy not to negotiate on salaries. Allowing for negotiations undermines the economic equity we strive for as an organization. We endeavor to pay people well and appreciate our employees. Our transparent salary scale is based on the experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to thrive in this role.

In Addition

An additional expectation for a Speech and Language Pathologist at BVP is:

• Provides consultation to classroom teachers on the development of language
• Affords assistance to teachers and teacher aides in developing language-based classroom activities
• Offers support to parents in learning methods to enhance language stimulation in the home
• Provides individual services to children believed to have speech and/or language disabilities
• Assesses needs in the areas of speech, language, and hearing and prepares diagnostic reports
• Serves as a member of a team that will develop an individual education program for each of the pupils enrolled
• Performs other duties as required by the Special Education Administrator

Qualifications

• Successful applicants must hold an appropriate Rhode Island certificate by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country. Learn more here.
• Experience with children is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Certification(s) in relevant field
• CPI certification