Speech and Language Pathologist - Long-Term Substitute
Description
DESCRIPTION:
The Speech and Language Pathologist is a member of the educational team who has the responsibility of helping students to maximize their potential in speech and/or language development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Instructional Management
Follows sequence for identification of communication impairments.
Develops and implements I.E.P. goals.
Skillfully presents activities that reflect goals and objectives of the I.E.P.
Adapts materials, methods and activities to meet individual abilities and learning styles.
Establishes and maintains a positive learning environment.
Professional and Personal Attitudes and Characteristics
Complies with administrative policies within the department, school and district.
Shows evidence of professional growth.
Communicates effectively.
Is receptive to new approaches and various points of view.
Maintains professional behavior.
Shows respect, concern and warmth for children and adults.
Serves as a resource person for parents, students and staff.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and administration. Ability to read, analyze and interpret testing and survey results, medical reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, agencies, teachers or members of the school community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to administration, staff, public groups, and/or Board of Education.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid certificate/license as issued by the Ohio Department of Education
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication. Ability to use computers for classroom instruction and record keeping. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee occasionally is required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Application Procedure:
Apply Online Only - Attach all documents to be considered to this online application