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Job Offer: Teacher: Speech Language Pathologist:Worcester Public SchoolsJob description:Postings >Details TEACHER: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTWorcester Public SchoolsWorcester, Massachusetts Job Details Listing ID: 3729644Application Deadline:December 31, 2021 Published: November 29, 2021 Starting Date:Immediately Job Description PLEASE READ: FOR ALL POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE A MA DESE LICENSE, PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR LICENSE NUMBER OR VISIBILITY TO YOUR LICENSE. IF THAT INFORMATION IS NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLICENSED. The Worcester Public Schools is soliciting applications for Speech Language Pathologist for the 2021-2022 school year.. All principals who have vacancies will be able to review the applications in this pool. To maximize the effectiveness of your application, Information technology is recommended that you provide a cover letter which describes the specific training and practice that you have for the position(s) that you are applying for and that you ensure that the certification information in your SchoolSpring profile is updated. Your certification will allow us to verify that you possess the correct license. Please ensure that your SchoolSpring resume, specifically, is updated as this will be used to determine your Degree and Step placement on the Teachers income schedule. ACCOUNTcapability OBJECTIVE: This position is accountable for coordinating the responsibility of providing diagnostic and therapeutic services though sound judgment, creativity and resourcefulness consistent with the federal and state laws and policies of the Worcester Public Schools and in compliance with state and federal Special Education regulations. PRINCIPAL Job responsibilities: 1. Responsible for the diagnostic and therapeutic services and programs within the educational environment though creativity and resourcefulness which leads to the educational growth and development of targeted students. 2. Responsible for the coordination of effective therapy presentation techniques to enhance the learning and retention process. 3. Responsible for serving as a member of the Special Education Team in writing educational plans and progress reports on SAGE-IEP, and completing assessments within the required timelines. 4. Responsible for following the students' IEPs and ensuring compliance with state and federal SPED regulations including the delivery of high quality services and the provision of accommodations/modifications for instruction and assessment. 5. Responsible for the coordination of techniques of testing/confirmation of level accomplishment. 6. Responsible for the coordination of effective techniques to gain cognitive development. 7. Responsible for the coordination of demonstrating effective techniques to gain cognitive development. 8. Responsible for the identification and referral procedures for students requiring special needs. 9. Responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of communication disorder for students ages 3.0 to 21. 10. Responsible for the preparation of written reports upon the completion of an evaluation. 11. Responsible for attending team meetings, section 504 regular education team meetings, and student support process meetings. 12. Responsible for communicating and collaborating with parents, teachers and other school personnel to provide recommendations for class accommodations, modifications, and appropriate referrals 13. Responsible for the development and implementation of goals as specified in the student's Individualized Educational Program or 504 Accommodation Plan. 14. Responsible for monitoring and documenting progress towards IEP goals and 504 Plans. 15. Responsible for creating and coordinating a schedule of services for students to ensure all IEP requirements are met. 16. Responsible for guiding and supervising speech/language adjuncts in the instruction/support of speech/language services to students with IEPs and 504 plans. 17. Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning in the least restrictive environment. 18. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or discapability. 19. Performance of other job-related tasks as assigned. REQUIRED Appropriate qualifications: 1. Masters Degree 2. Massachusetts Licensure in Speech Language and Hearing Disorders all levels 3. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competency PREFERRED Appropriate qualifications: 1. Advanced educational preparation 2. Bilingual expertise 3. Demonstrated practice supporting students with special needs 4. Demonstrated practice with second language acquisition 5. capability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Twi or an African Language 6. SEI endorsement WORK YEAR: Teachers' work year. WORK DAY: Teachers' work day income: Appropriate step on Teachers' income schedule. TO APPLY: Any person interested in this position should apply on-line at www.worcesterschools.org. All information including a resume, cover letter and licensure must be submitted. This deadline does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment. Employment type: Full-time Positions Available: 2 Equal Opportunity Employer The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, discapability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020. Job Requirements To maximize the effectiveness of your application, Information technology is recommended that you provide a cover letter, which describes the specific training, and practice that you have for the position(s) that you are applying for and that you ensure that the certification information in your SchoolSpring profile is updated. » Master degree preferred » Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required Application Questions This employer has requested that all candidates answer the following questions. Information technology is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page. 1.Have you ever worked for the Worcester Public Schools? When? What capacity? Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces) 2.Do you have any relatives employed by the Worcester Public Schools or the School Committee? If yes, please list name, title, and relationship. Yes/No 3.Have you ever been terminated for cause from a prior position? If so please explain. Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces) 4.Do you have practice working in a public school system? Yes/No 5.Do you have practice with Special Education students? Yes/No 6.Do you have demonstrated practice supporting students with special needs? Yes/No Contact Information Triada Frangou-Apostolou, adjunct Director of Special Education 20 Irving Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01609 Phone: 508-799-3093 Email address: FrangouApostolouT@worcesterschools.net Skills:
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