<p>Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining a racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse group of highly effective and culturally responsive staff. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness and inclusivity to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.</p> <p>SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST: Long-term Substitute</p> <p>Thacher Elementary K-4 (.8)</p> <p>Willett Elementary K-4 (.2)</p> <p>Timeline:</p> <p>Start date: Immediate</p> <p>Last Day: End of School Year</p> <p>This position provides speech and language evaluation, and direct services to students K-4 as well as consultation to staff, depending on assignment. Augmentative and alternative communication experience is needed.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Master's Degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology</p> <p>Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)</p> <p>Massachusetts state license as Speech Language Pathologist</p> <p>Massachusetts Department of Education Teacher certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders</p> <p>Exceptions to the above qualifications shall be made as the</p> <p>Superintendent deems appropriate and acceptable.</p> <p>PURPOSE: Identify and provide treatment for students with speech, language and/or</p> <p>hearing disorders</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education</p> <p>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITY:</p> <ol> <li>Provide speech and language therapy services to students with communication disabilities </li></ol> <p>or delays that include but are not limited to expressive language, receptive language,</p> <p>social communication, articulation, oralmotor, apraxia, voice, and fluency</p> <ol start="2"> <li>Conduct speech and language screenings and evaluations in order to diagnose </li></ol> <p>communication disorders and delays including but not limited to; expressive language,</p> <p>receptive language, social communication, articulation, oralmotor, apraxia, voice, and</p> <p>fluency, as well as to students requiring augmentative communication devices</p> <ol start="3"> <li>Consult with outside medical providers such as neurologists, audiologists and </li></ol> <p>otolaryngologist as needed</p> <ol start="4"> <li>Provide intervention services and/or consultation through a Response to Intervention </li></ol> <p>Services/Prevention model</p> <ol start="5"> <li>Provide direct services and consultation as indicated on the student's Individualized </li></ol> <p>Education Program</p> <ol start="6"> <li>Provide consultation services to classroom teachers, administrators and other specialists </li></ol> <p>to improve management of services to student with special education needs</p> <ol start="7"> <li>Provide information to parents and guardians of students regarding typical speech and </li></ol> <p>language development</p> <ol start="8"> <li>Collect data and analyzes student progress in order to determine eligibility, develop </li></ol> <p>student goals and objectives and report progress</p> <ol start="9"> <li>Maintain compliance of regulations of Individualized Education Program development, </li></ol> <p>team meetings, Medicaid billing, report writing and progress reports</p> <ol start="10"> <li> <p>Serve as case manager for designated students on Individualized Education Programs</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with the management of communication and amplification devices</p> </li><li> <p>Provide culturally competent services in accordance with ASHA guidelines</p> </li></ol> <p>and regulations</p> <ol start="13"> <li>Supervise SpeechLanguage Pathology Assistants (SLPA) as required by ASHA and licensure </li></ol> <p>14.Perform other responsibilities as deemed appropriate and assigned by a supervisor</p> <p>and/or designee</p> <p>EXPERIENCE:</p> <p>Safety Care trained, preferred</p> <p>1-2 years working in a school setting</p> <p>Training in Lindamood Bell</p> <p>ELL and SEL training preferred</p> <p>Spanish speaking preferred</p> <p>Applications will be considered when submitted via our online application system with POWERSCHOOL UNIFIED TALENT. Qualified candidates should apply online at www.attleboroschools.com. Follow the Link to Central Office Human Resources, Employment Opportunities, and the job link to TalentEd Hire Pro to apply for this job.</p> <p>INTERNAL - Click the Internal link in the upper right section of the page or log in as Internal.</p> <p>E.O.E.</p> <p>The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District's Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.attleboroschools.com.</p> <ul> <li>race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles. </li></ul>