Speech-Language Therapist / Pathologist - Stamford Public Schools
Position: Speech-Language Therapist / Pathologist
Subject Area: (none)
Job Title: Speech Pathologist (2024-2025 School Year)
Job Location: Stamford Public Schools
Beginning: Aug 24, 2024
Deadline: Dec 31, 2024**
District: Stamford Public Schools
Stamford, CT 06904
Telephone: 203-977-5903
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Job Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT
The Speech and Language Pathologist functions as a member of the total diagnostic team by providing assessment, comprehensive differential diagnosis, educational planning and support as well as therapy for students with speech/language communication disorders and delays.  Speech and language services may be delivered in a variety of ways alone or in collaboration with teachers and other service providers in order to best support students in the general curriculum, i.e., the least restrictive environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • To foster children's ability to communicate their needs, feelings and ideas, and to comprehend and respond in an appropriate manner to the communication of others.
  • To evaluate and diagnose those students referred by the PPT members.
  • To develop goals and objectives for qualified students.
  • To communicate/coordinate therapy programs with parents, teachers and other service providers.
  • To consult with PPT members in developing recommendations.
Since the school speech-language program is considered an integral part of the total education program, several service delivery models are used to best support students.  The models include:
  • Working in special/regular education classes.
  • Individual or small group therapy.
  • Consultation with teachers, other professionals and with parents.
Some speech and language pathologists are assigned to a single building while other travel to different settings.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certification or Clinical Fellowship Year
  • Connecticut State Department of Health License, or in process
  • Connecticut State Department of Education Certification, or in process
  • Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.

Union:
Stamford Education Association (SEA)
 
Salary:
$50,684 to $123,992
Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4 (D) of the Stamford Education Associate (SEA) Contract.

To view the full posting and apply online, visit: https://www.stamfordpublicschools.org/careers

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.