K-4 Speech Pathologist

POSITION K-4 Speech Pathologist (Full-Time until June 30th) SCHOOL YEAR 2025-26 REPORTS TO Lower School Building Principal WAGE/HOUR STATUS Exempt/10 month Mission Educating and inspiring a diverse community of K-12 learners by engaging them in rigorous real-world learning experiences which prioritize intellectual, social and emotional growth. Vision Tapestry is a vibrant, sustainable school that empowers learners and leaders to make a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Values Perseverance, Integrity, Respect & Responsibility (PIRR). POSITION SUMMARY A Speech Pathologist is a highly-qualified teacher who works with students who require strategic intervention in whole-group and small-group settings. The focus of the teacher is to evaluate, diagnose, and treat students with speech or language disorders. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Deliver services as mandated by Individualized Education Plans. Performs instruction and/or activities in the classroom setting to commensurate with the school's stated philosophy, objectives, and purposes. Participate as part of the educational/clinical team for each student. Have knowledge of the resources and supports available to assess the daily language skills and functioning of students with disabilities, particularly students with autism, cognitive and pervasive developmental delays. Possess an ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, as well as schedule and coordinate intervention with a variety of service providers. Have knowledge of the resources and supports available to assess, design, train and monitor the use of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices. Have excellent, well-developed written and oral communication skills, and proven ability to interact positively with students, parents, colleagues, and third-party agencies. Have effective case management and resource management skills, and the ability to create and maintain all required documentation. Have demonstrated experience in applying research-based therapeutic and instructional methodologies when working with students with disabilities. Compiles case history data on those cases where additional family history, health history, early developmental history, and environmental history are deemed appropriate. Have the ability to remain flexible and respond effectively as emergent classroom situations warrant, and/or the ability to manage behavioral challenges. Understand importance and possess the ability to consult with administration on school/community issues that interfere with educational performance. Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program. Educates students, family members, and in-service education and serves as a consult to teachers and school staff on topics concerning speech/language skill development, speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events, and inclusion of students with disabilities within the general education setting. Serves as a resource to school staff in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech/language development. Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement prescribed language intervention, assistive technology and/or augmentative communication through suggestions for the students daily activities. Develops in-service programs to assist teachers in understanding issues. Develop and foster positive student relationships, as well as monitor, encourage and provide guidance to students on the individual progress which will promote educational development. Observe and evaluate student performance and development. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Facilitates the acquisition of skills necessary for a student's transition to post-high school settings. Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject areas as initiated by the school or district. Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate and as necessary to maintain licensure. Participates in the school community outside of the classroom and school day. Other responsibilities as assigned by Administration as required. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Tapestry Charter School mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Prepare progress summaries using the reporting procedures agreed upon by the teaching staff, and the Principal. Collaborate as needed with other teachers. Check voicemail and email daily and respond promptly or within 24 hours to requests from families, administrators and colleagues. Participate in appropriate professional development activities. Perform other related duties as required and assigned. SCHOOL CULTURE/CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students that includes SEL and restorative practices. Model, practice and discuss respectful, unbiased and effective communication with students. Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds. Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails. QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE OF Have experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, with demonstrated opportunities to work with students with medical/health issues and/or developmental delays. Have knowledge of a variety of disabilities and the potential effects upon a student's expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language functioning. Possess strong understanding of Federal & State Mandates pertaining to supporting students with disabilities, as well ability to learn and adhere to District policies and procedures. Have demonstrated skill in Speech Language Assessment and the development of intervention plans and goals appropriate to address all facets of communication needs of the student. Strong communication skills. The ability to work as a team or independently. Analytical skills for selecting the best diagnostic tools and analyzing results to identify an accurate diagnosis while developing an effective treatment plan. Communication skills for communicating diagnoses, test results and available treatments in terms that clients and their families can understand. Compassion when working with individuals frustrated by the difficulties they are experiencing Critical thinking skills for adjusting treatment plans as required and identifying alternative ways to help. Attention to detail for maintaining notes on treatment and progress. Listening skills for listening to concerns and symptoms of clients so they can decide the most appropriate course of treatment. Understanding about speech-related conditions and therapies. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Professional/Permanent certification in an applicable area with 3 years of experience. NYS Certification/Licensure in Speech Pathology or Speech preferred. Knowledge of Expeditionary Learning is a plus. Classroom experience is essential. Job Attachment View Attachment Itinerant Location 111 Great Arrow Ave. Buffalo, NY 14216 Salary: From 36000.00 Salary: To 88200.00 Salary Competitive Y Position Status Full time Contact Person's Name Tapestry Human Resources Contact Person's Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Contact Person's Email View email address on click.appcast.io Job Posting Link tapestryschool.org/careers #J-18808-Ljbffr