Speech and Language Therapist

Language/Speech (L/S) Therapist

Teaching & Learning

Qualifications:

1. Valid MS Educator License

2. 215 Endorsement: Speech/Language Clinician (K-12) OR 216 Endorsement: Supervised by Master's level 215 Speech/Language Clinician

Supervisor: Special Education Supervisor Lesson Plans

Classroom Management

• Uses instructional time effectively / time on task
• Promotes a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning
• Maintains appropriate classroom discipline, poise, and self-control
• Establishes high expectations for learners

Delivery of Instruction

• Delivers instruction connecting state benchmarks, blueprints, teaching strategies, student interventions, and other state supporting materials to the student performance requirements of the state assessment program

Follows Lesson Cycle

• Uses interest approach to introduce lesson and motivates students with the purpose and importance of the lesson
• Provides instruction appropriate for the level of the learner
• Provides learners with appropriate practice on lesson content and adjusts instruction / re-teaches as necessary

Effective Teaching Practices

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Accommodates individual differences and learning styles
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques or methods

Evaluation of Student Progress

• Uses a variety of evaluation methods
• Provides appropriate evaluation feedback to student, parents, and administrators in a timely manner
• Maintains records of student performance (grade books, progress reports, rubrics, benchmarks, etc.)
• Shows evidence of student achievement and growth based on the Mississippi testing program
• Reports student progress toward mastery of state required benchmark items as assessed through the IEP to the principal each nine week period

Professional Responsibility

• Complies with school policies, State Department of Education regulations, School Board policies, and supports the school system.
• Demonstrates professional behavior at all times with the community, administrators, teachers, parents, and students
• Seeks professional development activities to address personal professional growth
• Performs other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year will be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.