BOE/CW Speech and Language Pathologist

About the role

The Speech and Language Pathologist provides strong consultation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams regarding speech and language, communication, and academic learning. They conduct comprehensive student evaluations using various assessment measures appropriate to diagnostic questions. They provide direct speech and language services to students in individual and group settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive student evaluations using various assessment measures appropriate to diagnostic questions.
• Conduct individual, group, or facilitative school-based services for students.
• Maintain case records including but not limited to services provided, Medicaid billing, students' functioning and progress.
• Design and implement individualized educational program services according to students' needs.
• Confer with teachers, parents, outside services providers, and administrators.
• Consult on educational needs of students.
• Attend and participate in case conferences, planning placement team meetings, staff and professional meetings, and other relevant meetings.
• Serve as a consultant on communication-related topics for teachers and staff.
• Interpret speech and language evaluations and services to teachers and parents.
• Prepare and submit required reports on children and special education programs.
• Case manage students.
• Work collaboratively as needed with personnel of community health, social welfare agencies, juvenile court, etc.
• Fulfill supervisory responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate (061) in Language Arts/Literacy or Special Education.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure manuals, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write memos, reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret for team members evaluation results from related service providers such as psychiatric evaluations and neuropsychiatric reports.
• Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications.
• Ability to use computer for email, word processing, accounting, databases, and presentations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.