Speech Language Pathologist

Speech/Language Pathologist

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) maintains written Job Descriptions for most jobs. The Job Description is a guide to the basic and essential functions of each job; it is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. These Descriptions are revised to meet the changing needs of ASD at the sole discretion of the executive leadership team, and/or in accordance with guidelines and standards set for an approved private special education program.

Position: Speech/Language Pathologist

Department: PACES/CORE

Supervisor: Assistant Executive Director

Description: Full time – 10 Months Benefits Eligible

Position Follows the School Calendar

Union Status: Collective Bargaining Unit (Union)

Scope of Duties: Under the supervision of the Assistant Executive Director or Designee, the SLP provides direct speech and language services and aural habilitation services to deaf and hard of hearing students.

Primary Duties

• Administers diagnostic evaluations to students seen individually, prepares reports as requested and as per PPT Triennials.
• Drafts individualized education programs in speech, language and hearing therapy for children with communicative disorders to include aural habilitation.
• Gives special instruction to deaf and hard of hearing children, as per IEP, to include cochlear implanted children.
• Confers with professional colleagues and parents concerning the educational programs and the overall communication needs of children.
• Recommends strategies to be used in developing and correcting speech and language, auditory training, and works with teachers and other staff.
• Maintains records, prepares reports, and participates in training.
• Writes (and assists in the development of) Individual Education Plans for deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants must possess a minimum of a master's degree in Speech and Language area from a recognized college or university with major course work in speech pathology, communication sciences, or deaf education.
• Applicants must have a working knowledge of Communication therapy methods and techniques utilized in serving deaf children.
• ASL proficiency or willingness to learn.
• State of CT Public Health License in Speech and Language Pathology.
• CT State Department of Education Certificate in Speech and Language Pathology.
• Preference to Professionals with Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Salary and Benefits: Group health insurance and other fringe benefits are available. $1000 sign on bonus after one year of service for newly hired employees, not applicable for re-hires.

ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) workplace hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).

All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.