GEHMS Speech and Language Pathologist - JOB ID# 14350

Speech And Language Pathologist

The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) seeks a Speech and Language Pathologist to work at Glastonbury East Hartford Magnet School. Candidates will administer a variety of diagnostic assessments, writing reports and presenting at PPT's. Successful candidates will provide direct and/or consultative services, both in small group and/or within the classroom setting, according to the needs of the child.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide communication therapy and consultation to students.
• Evaluate and assess students with speech/language needs.
• Develop and implement comprehensive service plans.
• Creates student goals and objectives for IEPs based on student needs.
• Provide consultative services to school personnel, families, and town personnel.
• Attend PPT, 504, and other meetings as necessary.
• Complete all reports and billing as required.
• Provide consultation services to teachers and towns to assist in meeting the needs of specific students.
• Conduct in-services and workshops on the communication of students.
• Coordinate, schedule, and follows-up on assistive technology contacts for consultations, evaluations, and presentations.
• May train and provide feedback to classroom support staff, SLPA, or intern.
• Assist with annual evaluations of SLPAs.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies:

• Analytical
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Written & Oral Communication
• Teamwork
• Diversity & Ethics
• Judgement
• Motivation & Initiative
• Planning/Organizing
• Professionalism
• Quality & Quantity
• Adaptability

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree (MA) in Speech Language Pathology.
• Valid Connecticut State Department of Education Certification.
• ASHA certification, preferred.
• Must participate in and pass crisis management training to ensure preparedness and effective response in emergency situations.

Travel Requirements:

• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to job sites, meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Standing (continually, more than 2/3)
• Walking (continually, more than 2/3)
• Sitting (frequently, 1/3 2/3)
• Reach with hands and arms (frequently, 1/3 2/3)
• Climbing or balancing (frequently, 1/3 2/3)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (frequently, 1/3 2/3)
• Ability to work outdoors, as required (frequently, 1/3 2/3)
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Carrying up to 50 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3)

This position requires the ability to work in a high-energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity.

Benefits:

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Comprehensive benefit time package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year
• Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement:

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers.

Capitol Region Education Council