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Job description
Speech Language Pathologist
Under the general supervision of the school Principal, the SLP becomes increasingly competent in creating the educational vision and gaining student commitment as well as develops a vision of education, consistent with the needs of the child, Floyd County Schools and the state and federal educational agencies.
Education/Certification Requirements
Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teach assignments.
Certification: GA state certification preferred for position. Teaching certification in related areas.
Essential Functions
Has a personal vision of encouraging students to be confident learners and using that vision to guide goals, expectations and standards for student work
Utilizes various data sources to address instruction
Keeps current with education research literature and applies knowledge to the instructional program
Gains the commitment of students by focusing on the power of the concept that personal growth is the key to harnessing the potential of the individual
Identifies individual and group needs and plans appropriate strategies including those that involve the use of available up-to-date technologies
Communicates standards, expectations, and guidelines regarding the quality and quantity of student work to students and parents implements individualized approaches to assessment
Uses prompt feedback and student goal setting in order to increase student motivation and ownership of learning
Develops and supports students' awareness of themselves as life-long learners
Demonstrates sensitivity to differences in abilities, gender, race and ethnicity learning style, social and cultural backgrounds
Becomes increasingly competent at creating a pathway for learning through effective planning and assessment of student learning
The SLP plans instruction effectively
Identifies individual and group needs and plans the use of appropriate instructional strategies
Uses materials and resources, including technologies that are appropriately matched to instructional goals and to individual student learning styles
Incorporates a variety of instructional strategies into daily lessons
Integrates the teaching of reading, listening, writing, speaking, and the use of appropriate learning tools (e.g. calculators, computers, etc.) within the discipline
Frames curriculum around essential questions in the discipline that provide opportunities for reasoning, logic, analysis, and synthesis when planning units, lessons and assessments
Utilizes student data to make data-driven decisions relative to instruction
Provides effective assessment of student learning
Determines specific and challenging standards for student learning and assesses progress toward those standards
Schedules time for individual and interactive reflection on student progress with the student
Prepares and maintains accurate and efficient recordkeeping systems of the quality and quantity of student work
Communicates student progress to parents, students, and appropriate staff members in a timely fashion using a range of information including portfolios, anecdotal records and other artifacts
Becomes increasingly competent in effectively managing the learning environment
Applies classroom management techniques to establish a positive and productive learning environment
Uses time and classroom space productively and efficiently in order to promote optimal learning
Maintains a high level of student participation and engagement with appropriate time on task
Establishes classroom procedures that ensure smooth transition from one activity to another
Interacts and communicates positively and productively with students in groups and individual settings
The SLP maintains and models appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety
Encourages student achievement and responsibility by reinforcing desired students behaviors that demonstrate attitudes of fairness and respect
Establishes and carries out reasonable and routine classroom rules and procedures
Maintains appropriate professional boundaries with students
Maintains a systematic approach to discipline by establishing and administering a consistent and fair set of rules supporting appropriate expectations
Becomes increasingly competent in developing a community of learners through emphasis on team building
Seeks out and collaborates with school-based specialists, resource personnel, technology specialists, and administrators to better design curricula and instructional modifications in the learning process
Uses a variety of questioning techniques to stimulate student participation, including those which encourage and guide critical and independent thinking and the development of ideas
Communicates clearly in writing and speaking
Builds appropriate, positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to enhance students' abilities to learn effectively
Functions effectively in a multilingual, multicultural and economically diverse society
Becomes increasingly competent in leading the way to achieving the vision of the Floyd County School System
Works collaboratively with other staff in planning and implementing interdisciplinary curriculum, instruction, and other school programs and shares expertise and new ideas with colleagues
Participates in school, student, faculty, and staff activities, as well as participate in professional organizations, collegial study groups and system-wide committees
Uses available resources to analyze, expand, and refine professional knowledge and skills (i.e. professional organizations, academic coursework, school-based staff, administrative and community resources, and other colleagues)
Works constructively with others to identify school problems and to develop and implement solutions
Models the skills, attitudes, values and processes central to the mission and vision of the Floyd County School System
Uses personal cellphone for multifactor authentication.
Required Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts including all subjects matters taught.
Knowledge of data information system, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed. Ability to use computer, printer, copy & fax machine, and telephone.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
Physical Requirements
Regularly, reliably, predictably and timely reports to work on time.
Provides consistent supervision of students.
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Demonstrates constant and consistent ability to supervise students.
Employee Signature Date: Revised 5/23/2022
Worksite address
rome, GA, 30162, US
Who can apply
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