Speech-Language Pathologist

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the position of Districtwide Speech Language Pathologist. Join our staff in serving students in lovely Western Maine foothills. Responsibilities include providing direct and consultative speech/language therapy services to students with moderate-severe impairments, conducting evaluations, serving on multi-disciplinary IEP teams, and assisting in RTI procedures and referrals for students with speech/language impairments. As a District we are committed to our four Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Resilient Students, Maximizing Our Facilities to Support Learning, Recruiting and Growing Talent, and Rigorous, Relevant and Responsive Learning. We are invested in the well-being of our students and our staff and you will find our classrooms - both indoors and outdoors - as evolving spaces intentionally designed to optimize learning. OUR MISSION The Oxford Hills School District, in partnership with families and communities, engages and supports all students in diverse and challenging learning opportunities to prepare them to graduate as healthy, responsible, and productive citizens, ready to succeed in our global societies. TITLE: Speech-Language Pathologist QUALIFICATIONS: State of Maine Speech-Language Pathologist license (or evidence of eligibility) At least three years of successful experience REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Director of Student Support JOB GOAL: The Speech-Language Pathologist works as a part of a team of colleagues to evaluate, consult and provide treatment services to school aged children. The pathologist, a member of the IEP team, performs assessments and provides services to eligible children ages 3-22. The Speech-Language Pathologist ensures that services meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004 as set forth in the Maine Department of Education Regulations Chapter 101. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: General Ensures the implementation of the District's mission and goals. Promotes a positive environment and interacts in a positive manner with colleagues, parents, students, and visitors. Recognizes urgency; can distinguish between the urgent and important vs. merely urgent, and acts accordingly. Evaluator As an Evaluator, the Speech-Language Pathologist works with members of the IEP Team to order, complete, and deliver speech-language therapy evaluations of students by: Conducting comprehensive speech-language therapy evaluations that include but are not limited to the assessment of language, voice, fluency, articulation, and social communication Collecting data by use of informal or non standardized evaluation techniques Interpreting and utilizing assessment data for the purpose of writing reports and developing written intervention plans Ensuring that a written evaluation that comports with Chapter 101 is completed in a timely manner Ensuring that evaluation findings are reported to the IEP team Attending IEP meetings, as requested Contributing recommendations to the IEP team to consider when making decisions and/or developing plans Assisting the IEP team with goal development based upon assessment results Therapist As a Therapist, the Speech-Language Pathologist works with teachers and students. The Speech-Language Pathologist demonstrates his or her role as an essential and equal partner in the educational process by: Case managing students with IEPs, as assigned Collaborating with IEP Team members to provide services to students in a variety of therapeutic models Providing services to students that align to specific IEP goals and objectives Documenting and entering session data for billing purposes, as required Consultant As a Consultant, the Speech-Language Pathologist works with teachers, administrators, and parents. The Speech-Language Pathologist demonstrates his or her role as an essential and equal partner in the educational process by: Engaging with teachers and students to assist with classroom needs Collaborating with administrators on best practices within the schools Completing classroom observations and providing clinical feedback Providing resources to parents, as requested TERMS OF AGREEMENT: Negotiated Agreement with District Speech Pathologists EVALUATION: Annual Performance Review #J-18808-Ljbffr