ESE SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST

About the role

To use specialized knowledge and skills to facilitate student achievement in language and literacy through consultation, collaboration, direct and indirect speech-language services with students, teachers and parents in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines. To support an educational environment which encourages positive student learning and to participate in a dynamic setting with classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists and other staff members in the development and implementation of the school’s programs and goals.

Qualifications

Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech/Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited institution or a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a 2-year non-renewable Temporary Certificate in Speech-Language Impaired (Grades K-12) while completing requirements for the 5-year Professional Certificate. Must have or obtain Speech-Language Impaired Certificate (Grades K-12) from the Florida State Department of Education or Florida Department of Health State Licensure in Speech/Language Pathology. Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligible for such as prescribed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of speech and language development; theory and practices as they relate to the educational environment and school success; awareness of therapy intervention and learning processes; knowledge of support service delivery systems, exceptional education services and current diagnostic procedures in speech language pathology; knowledge of organization and management theory and practice.
• Knowledge and commitment to facilitate achievement for district expected results.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with people to focus resources (both human and financial) toward the achievement of district expected results.
• Ability to facilitate group processes in consensus building, conflict resolution, planning and decision making.
• Understands that quality teaching and learning are the essential processes and product of public schools and has the ability to focus human and financial resources toward this end.

Responsibilities

• Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
• Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in a cooperative