HUMAN RESOURCES

Speech/Language Pathologist

Position Purpose
The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)seeks a Speech and Language Pathologist to work in their state-of-the-art magnet schools at the secondary level. Strong candidates will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong collaboration skills, and experience in administering a variety ofdiagnosticassessments, writing reports and presenting at PPT’s. Successfulcandidates will provide direct and/or consultative services, both in small group and/or within the general education setting, according totheneeds of the child.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

·  Provides communication therapy and consultation to students.

·  Evaluating and assessing students with speech/language needs.

·  Developing and implementing comprehensive service plans.

·  Creates student goals and objectives for IEPs based on the general education curriculum.

·  Providing consultative services to school personnel, families and town personnel.

·  Participating in early intervention and data teams.

·  Attending PPT and 504 meetings as necessary.

·  Completes all required reports.

·  Provides consultation services to teachers and towns to assist in meeting needs of specificstudents.

·  Conducts in-services and workshops on communication of students.

·  Coordinates, schedules and follows-up on assistive technology contacts for consultations, evaluations and presentations.

·  Attends student and team meetings as required.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
May supervise Paraeducator, Speech Language Pathology Assistant or intern. Plans, schedules and reviews/evaluates work.

Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·  Knowledge of speech and language, assessment tools, methods and child developments in the area of language.

·  Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

·  Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

·  Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

·  Ability to organize and coordinate work.

·  Ability to communicate effectively with staff, LEA, students and parents.

·  Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

·  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

·  MS/MA in Speech Language Pathology

·  A valid Connecticut State Department of Education Certification

Date: 12/15/2017

111 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 n Phone: 860-509-3606 n Fax: 860-548-9830 n www.crec.org