Speech-Language Pathologist- PreK- Part-time
ServingSchools, Paris, ME, United States
The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent qualified candidates for the position of a part‑time Speech Language Pathologist to case manage PreK students. This position is responsible for the coordination of the referral process to eligibility for speech only services. The IEP speech services would be delivered by other providers.
Speech‑Language Pathologist
Title: Speech‑Language Pathologist
Qualifications
State of Maine Speech‑Language Pathologist license (or evidence of eligibility)
At least three years of successful experience
Reports To
Building Principal, Director of Student Support
Job Goal
The Speech‑Language Pathologist works as a part of a team of colleagues to evaluate, consult and provide treatment services to school aged children. The pathologist, a member of the IEP team, performs assessments and provides services to eligible children ages 3‑22. The Speech‑Language Pathologist ensures that services meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004 as set forth in the Maine Department of Education Regulations Chapter 101.
Performance Responsibilities
General
Ensures the implementation of the District's mission and goals.
Promotes a positive environment and interacts in a positive manner with colleagues, parents, students, and visitors.
Recognizes urgency; can distinguish between the urgent and important vs. merely urgent, and acts accordingly.
Evaluator
As an Evaluator, the Speech‑Language Pathologist works with members of the IEP Team to order, complete, and deliver speech‑language therapy evaluations of students by:
Conducting comprehensive speech‑language therapy evaluations that include but are not limited to the assessment of language, voice, fluency, articulation, and social communication
Collecting data by use of informal or non‑standardized evaluation techniques
Interpreting and utilizing assessment data for the purpose of writing reports and developing written intervention plans
Ensuring that a written evaluation that comports with Chapter 101 is completed in a timely manner
Ensuring that evaluation findings are reported to the IEP team
Attending IEP meetings, as requested
Contributing recommendations to the IEP team to consider when making decisions and/or developing plans
Assisting the IEP team with goal development based upon assessment results
Therapist
As a Therapist, the Speech‑Language Pathologist works with teachers and students. The Speech‑Language Pathologist demonstrates his or her role as an essential and equal partner in the educational process by:
Case managing students with IEPs, as assigned
Collaborating with IEP Team members to provide services to students in a variety of therapeutic models
Providing services to students that align to specific IEP goals and objectives
Documenting and entering session data for billing purposes, as required
Consultant
As a Consultant, the Speech‑Language Pathologist works with teachers, administrators, and parents. The Speech‑Language Pathologist demonstrates his or her role as an essential and equal partner in the educational process by:
Engaging with teachers and students to assist with classroom needs
Collaborating with administrators on best practices within the schools
Completing classroom observations and providing clinical feedback
Providing resources to parents, as requested
Terms of Agreement
Negotiated Agreement with District Speech Pathologists
Evaluation
Annual Performance Review
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Speech‑Language Pathologist
Title: Speech‑Language Pathologist
Qualifications
State of Maine Speech‑Language Pathologist license (or evidence of eligibility)
At least three years of successful experience
Reports To
Building Principal, Director of Student Support
Job Goal
The Speech‑Language Pathologist works as a part of a team of colleagues to evaluate, consult and provide treatment services to school aged children. The pathologist, a member of the IEP team, performs assessments and provides services to eligible children ages 3‑22. The Speech‑Language Pathologist ensures that services meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004 as set forth in the Maine Department of Education Regulations Chapter 101.
Performance Responsibilities
General
Ensures the implementation of the District's mission and goals.
Promotes a positive environment and interacts in a positive manner with colleagues, parents, students, and visitors.
Recognizes urgency; can distinguish between the urgent and important vs. merely urgent, and acts accordingly.
Evaluator
As an Evaluator, the Speech‑Language Pathologist works with members of the IEP Team to order, complete, and deliver speech‑language therapy evaluations of students by:
Conducting comprehensive speech‑language therapy evaluations that include but are not limited to the assessment of language, voice, fluency, articulation, and social communication
Collecting data by use of informal or non‑standardized evaluation techniques
Interpreting and utilizing assessment data for the purpose of writing reports and developing written intervention plans
Ensuring that a written evaluation that comports with Chapter 101 is completed in a timely manner
Ensuring that evaluation findings are reported to the IEP team
Attending IEP meetings, as requested
Contributing recommendations to the IEP team to consider when making decisions and/or developing plans
Assisting the IEP team with goal development based upon assessment results
Therapist
As a Therapist, the Speech‑Language Pathologist works with teachers and students. The Speech‑Language Pathologist demonstrates his or her role as an essential and equal partner in the educational process by:
Case managing students with IEPs, as assigned
Collaborating with IEP Team members to provide services to students in a variety of therapeutic models
Providing services to students that align to specific IEP goals and objectives
Documenting and entering session data for billing purposes, as required
Consultant
As a Consultant, the Speech‑Language Pathologist works with teachers, administrators, and parents. The Speech‑Language Pathologist demonstrates his or her role as an essential and equal partner in the educational process by:
Engaging with teachers and students to assist with classroom needs
Collaborating with administrators on best practices within the schools
Completing classroom observations and providing clinical feedback
Providing resources to parents, as requested
Terms of Agreement
Negotiated Agreement with District Speech Pathologists
Evaluation
Annual Performance Review
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