Temp - Pathologist - Speech & Language (Community Based Services)) Job at Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Is this position exempt from overtime pay?
No
Provides comprehensive speech-language services including assessment, therapy, and instruction for students with speech-language disabilities as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Consults/collaborates with other school personnel in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of services provided.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
1. Provides therapy instruction to students with speech/language disabilities as stated in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP).
2. Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis utilizing tests, measurements and observation skills and/or modified-adapted assessment devices. Provides progress reports as required.
3. Conducts speech/language assessments as part of a comprehensive evaluation.
4. Collaborates with staff and serves as a member of the Individual Family Service Plan team and/or school IEP team as appropriate including planning and development of a child’s IFSP and/or student’s IEPs.
5. Facilitates the implementation of special education and related services in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
6. Communicates with parents through conferences, IEP meetings, and other means to discuss student progress and the IEP.
7. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records, case files, etc., as required by program regulations, Board policies and Federal, state and local laws.
8. Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings. Provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives, and methods of instruction for students with speech/language disabilities.
9. Improves his/her own professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, in-service activities, conferences and/or advanced coursework at universities, colleges, and other institutions of higher learning.
10. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made on request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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Education
- Master’s degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.
Experience
- Two (2) years successful experience working in homes or community settings implementing Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)/Individualized Education Program (IEP) services or in an educational setting planning and implementing IEP services.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of current trends, research, principles and practices in field of specialization as applied to children, families and the school situation.
- Knowledge of school system organization and operation.
- Ability to interpret and provide appropriate speech/language services within a student’s natural and/or educational environment.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skill and experience to support their child’s education experience.
- Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
- Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. E-mail, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tool, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
Licenses/Certifications
- Hold or be eligible for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist from the Maryland State Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers and Speech-Language Pathologists as required by the Maryland State Department of Education.
- Hold a current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology awarded by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
- Hold or be eligible for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and must be actively enrolled in Maryland Medicaid. Employee not holding NPI or Maryland Medicaid enrollment upon hire must apply for NPI within 10 days of employment and Maryland Medicaid immediately upon receipt of NPI. Employee must retain active NPI and Maryland Medicaid enrollment as a condition of employment.
- Possess a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and have daily access to reliable transportation.
Career Ladder Requirements
- N/A
Physical Requirements
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job.
Established:
8/1/2020
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