About this opportunity
Newtown Public Schools lists this Speech and Language Pathologist - One Year Contract opportunity in newtown, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Speech and Language Pathologist – Long Term Substitute
School: Reed Intermediate School
Duration: Immediately – June 11, 2027 (projected last day of school )
Salary: Based on Teacher Contract
Requirements: Connecticut Certification as a Speech and Language Pathologist (061)
Responsibilities
Administering and interpreting formal assessments to determine eligibility for special education services.
Observing students in the classroom setting to assess how communication impacts their social and academic performance.
Develop and implement measurable, long-term, and short-term goals tailored to each student's specific needs.
Providing direct instruction to improve speech/sound production, language processing, and social communication (pragmatics)
Training students on Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices (such as speech-generating tablets or picture boards) for non-verbal or minimally verbal learners
Pushing into the general education classroom to help students apply communication skills in real-time academic settings.
Meeting with families to provide resources and activities that carry over speech goals into the home environment.
Medicaid Billing: Documenting therapy sessions for reimbursement as required by the school district.
The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community.
We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!
Worksite address
newtown, CT, 06470, US
Who can apply
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