Speech Language Pathologist - Evenings and Weekends

The Speech and Language Pathologist instructs students using teaching methods based on the unique needs of students with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning differences. Pathologists have the specific responsibility for supervising individual or small groups of students and in other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. This position reports to the SLP Coordinator. This position is full-time (10 Months or 12 Months negotiable).

Responsibilities

School Culture and School Operations

Understanding of and a commitment to Marburn Academy's Vision and Mission

Conduct yourself in the presence of students, parents, donors, and visitors in a manner that models the Core Values and behaviors Marburn seeks to teach

Consistently and effectively use the conflict resolution guidelines

Develop and sustain relationships with colleagues, parents, and members of the Marburn Academy community that are professional, collegial, and collaborative

Manage confidentiality aspect of student, parent, and colleague relationships, and of internal Marburn affairs according to established school guidelines

Establish and maintain appropriate personal boundaries in relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

Attend and participate in professional development opportunities

Abide by all policies articulated in the Student and Employee Handbook and other school and board policies

Represent and support the school at various functions, both internally and externally, relative to the role

Effectively perform other duties assigned by the Head of School, Associate Head of School, and/or member of the Leadership Team

Support the school and its leadership

Serve on school-wide and standing committees as needed

Engage in continuous learning to maintain and enhance knowledge of subject area and pedagogy practices

Academic Responsibilities

Complete reports, other required forms, and tasks on time and to the established standards

Base teaching on understanding best practices for students with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning differences

Differentiated instruction for students with a variety of learning styles and challenges, and integrate technology

Implement principles of OG, Marburn Math Program, Responsive Classroom, and other school-wide approaches for instruction

Utilize appropriate informal and formal classroom assessment measures to pinpoint the source of learning difficulties and to support the "diagnostic/prescriptive" teaching approach

Develop instructional plans, class work, homework, and assessments to ensure the use of methods and materials appropriate to the individual students’ developmental needs, and written goals

Manage student behavior by utilizing the Marburn Academy behavior management systems

Create a classroom and school environment that is safe for all students

Reinforce and uphold Marburn Academy Rights and Responsibilities (community values)

Develop a positive rapport with students and treat them with respect and dignity, even when correcting or disciplining; avoiding public humiliation of students

Place as much emphasis on recognizing and rewarding appropriate behavior as on consequently undesirable behavior

Use an interventionist mindset to problem-solve academic and behavior concerns

Instructs and coaches students to adopt more helpful behaviors rather than attempting to consequence them into different behaviors

Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences as needed

Speech and Language Responsibilities

Complete reports and documentation on time and to the established standards

Provide individual and small group instruction based on the SLP model

Provide classroom support based on the SLP Push-In model

Differentiated the types of service levels based on the SLP Model

Participate in meetings and sign Evaluation Team Reports (ETR) as a related service

Parent and teacher communication regarding students’ progress and concerns promptly

Review new student files and screen when needed

Perform hearing screenings on all new students, speech students, and upcoming ETR students

Prepare speech/language IEP present levels, goals, objectives, and accommodations for students on the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program and Autism Scholarship Program

Collaborate with colleagues, collect and synthesize teacher feedback for IEP annual reviews and quarterly progress reporting regarding generalization of social pragmatics, reading comprehension, expressive language, and articulation skills

Qualifications and Skills

Alignment with Marburn’s mission and core values

High ethical standards, a sense of integrity, and respect for all of Marburn’s constituents

Strong interpersonal acuity and a proven ability to forge relationships with a large and diverse community of people

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Intelligence, critical thinking, focus, and creativity

Proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and email

A bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Audiology is required, and advanced degree is preferred

Have and maintain licensure as required by the Ohio Department of Education

Successfully pass a background check (FBI, BCI, Sex Offender)

Physical Requirement

Ability to stand, and traverse for extended periods of time two plus hours or more

Ability to visually detect, observe and recognize

Verbally and audibly communicate and exchange information with the ability to position oneself to do so

Ability to move, lift, and position:

Regularly up to 10lbs

Frequently up to 11lbs-30lbs

Occasionally over 30lbs

Rarely up to 50lbs with assistance as required

Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with the faculty member expected to be available, as needed, until 4:30 p.m. for meetings with parents, teachers, administrators, or other duties

Fridays: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for Faculty Professional Development

Occasionally, the faculty member will be required to participate in certain activities such as field trips, afternoon or evening events, and overnight or weekend programs that will occur outside of the regular daily hours mentioned above (e.g. Graduation, Voyageurs Trips, Middle Division, DC Trip, Curriculum Night, Parent Conferences, Discovery Nights, Dances, etc.)

Marburn Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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