Speech Therapist- SPED

About the role

The basic function of this position is to provide the therapy required in the student's Individualized Education Program for the Hinds County School District.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned students in the location and at the times designated by the principal or the Exceptional Service Director
• Develops and reviews IEP's that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests and abilities of students
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district/state curriculum goals and benchmarks; establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units, and projects
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and media that are most appropriate for meeting the needs of the students
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required; communicates with parents about students' progress
• Completes re-evaluations as required by IDEA
• Identifies learning problems of individual student and notifies the teacher support team in a timely manner
• Assists administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct
• Refers speech eligible students for further assessment if warranted
• Develops reasonable rules for classroom behavior and procedures; maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district/state requirements as well as satisfying personal expectations as a professional
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication, collaboration, and mutual decision-making among the staff
• Responsible for insuring that the district's fixed asset procedures are followed
• Serves on committees that enhance instruction, safety, and/or community partnerships
• Attends established school-sponsored activities (e.g. Back-to-School Night) outside the instructional day as required under reasonable terms
• Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school climate
• Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned

Qualifications

• Valid Mississippi teaching license with endorsement in teaching assignment area
• Master's degree

Reports to

Principal or Exceptional Services Director

Supervises

Children enrolled in his/her classes as assigned by the Exceptional Services Director; Speech Therapists having Bachelor's Degree

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.