Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community. The District celebrates and embraces differences and strives to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms. Position: Speech Language Pathologist Purpose: This is a professional position responsible to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders.

Responsibilities

• Work across all settings, Pre-Kindergarten to High School serving students with a range of disabilities including language, articulation (speech sound disorders), fluency, voice/resonance, and swallowing.
• Provide intervention services to support students and reduce academic barriers.
• Utilize a wide range of evaluation tools to assess students' communication abilities.
• Gather and interpret data to inform instructional practices.
• Complete activities such as Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, Medicaid billing, report writing, and treatment plan/therapy log development.
• Engage with students and families from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Building Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
• Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
• Possess knowledge regarding the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of modern principles and practices of Speech Language Pathology.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, maturity, and dependability.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population of students and families.
• Ability to create a safe and culturally inviting environment.
• NY State Certification in Speech and Language Disabilities and NYS License as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Master's degree in a related area preferred.
• Successful prior Speech Language Pathologist experience a plus.
• Experience working with a diverse population is desired.

Benefits

• Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance
• Qualifies for Paid Personal Time
• Qualifies for Paid Sick Time
• Qualifies for Paid Vacation Time

Pay

Compensation/Pay Range: $44,500 (negotiable based on experience)

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time or Part-time; 10-month (works student calendar) or 12-month; Paid hours/day: 7 hour 40 minute day including a duty free lunch of 35 minutes.