INTERNAL CANDIDIATES ONLY
SUMMER SCHOOL DATES:
Summer Program Sessions: June 5 through June 23, 2017
Monday through Thursday:
Secondary: 8:00 – 8:30 Breakfast; 8:30 – 12:00 Instruction; 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch
Elementary: 8:45 – 9:15 Breakfast; 9;15 – 12:15 Instruction; 12:15 - 12:45 Lunch
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Speech and Language Pathologist provides diagnostic, remedial, and consultative services for children with communicative disorders; performs as support staff member in school to determine specific needs of children who display speech, language, and hearing difficulties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide group language lessons inside the ESY classrooms in addition to supporting student’s IEP goals
- Participate in the IEP process as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Deliver speech/language services to identified students using a variety of service delivery models.
- Collect data and monitor progress on speech/language goals and objectives.
- Implement Assistive Technology services.
- Perform at a professional level in all areas of teaching, instructional management, interpersonal relationships, professional and general responsibilities.
- Demonstrate the highest commitment to student achievement.
- Be an effective communicator with staff, students, parents, and the community in a collaborative services model.
- Demonstrate high integrity with strong desire to model commitment to students, professional ideals and above all, ethical standards in pursuit of education excellence.
SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Conduct supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to interview participation, training/development, assign and direct work, performance feedback, address complaints and resolve problems.
BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
- Create and implement effective and efficient process management strategies (e.g., procedures, instructional groups, transition materials and supplies).
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.
- Review processes for improvement opportunities and make changes as needed to ensure quality of mental health services.
The education/training/experience, license/certification, general expectations, physical demands, and work environment factors described below 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.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree.
Masters in Speech and Language Pathology
English fluency will be determined through the interview process and licensure.
Spanish Speaking preferred, but not required.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
Valid Colorado Special Services License with a birth-21 Speech and Language Therapist endorsement
Masters in Speech and Language Pathology
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
Is flexible.
Has computer/technology skills.
Has the ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
Has the ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
Has the ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision.
Has the ability to effectively communicate with the School District community.
Has the ability to analyze, instruct, negotiate, coordinate, communicate, problem solve and use interpersonal skills.
Has the ability to compare, compute, synthesize and evaluate.
Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain a generally positive attitude.
Observe all District policies and procedures.
Adhere to federal and state legislation, regulation, and policies.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Colorado law, Adams County School District 14 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Inquiries or complaints may be referred to Linda Shamlin, Director of Human Resources, 5291 East 60th Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022, or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204.