Speech and Language Therapist

Job Responsibilities

• Provides students with an appropriate, personalized learning experience that contributes to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the IEP.
• Provides Case Management for students who have a Primary identification of Speech and Language Impairment.
• Evaluates student's educationally related needs toward identifying and creating goals and accommodations or interventions that may also be included in the student's IEP.
• Develops, revises, implements and maintains IEPs and all other Special Education documents in accordance with Collegium's expectations, procedures and policies.
• Shares a commitment to the success of the mission, goals, and objectives of CCS.
• Remains up to date on evidence-based best practices and implements those practices in the provision of Speech and Language therapy services.
• Demonstrates effective planning and organization for instruction.
• Uses creative instructional methods and procedures and adapts effectively to unusual situations.
• Motivates students to achieve at their highest level of ability and potential through activities, assignments, relationships, participation, and feedback; holds high expectations and demonstrates sensitivity to different learning styles.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities.
• Demonstrates exceptional techniques.
• Demonstrates a genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions for success.
• Uses technology effectively for instruction, record keeping and other administrative tasks, and communications.
• Works cooperatively with other administrators, supervisors, staff, parents/guardians and outside agencies to perform job responsibilities as outlined.
• Communicates clearly and efficiently with CCS students, parents, faculty, staff and administration.
• Holds high expectations for faculty, staff, students and self.
• Participates in staff development programs as assigned.
• Demonstrates effective planning, organization and teamwork.
• Displays personal qualities that reflect favorably upon the individual and the school.
• Enforces the CCS Student Code of Conduct, the CCS Uniform Code, and the CCS Computer Usage Code
• Promotes good citizenship through actions as a role model
• Counsels students and families regarding speech and language disorders.
• Assists in the coordination of services provided by other professionals.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with active PA Speech & Language License, CCC's and/or State Teacher Certification.
• Demonstrated competence as a Speech & Language Therapist.
• Demonstrated competence in all areas of responsibility.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations and proficient with MS office products, or equivalent products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.