About this opportunity
Hamilton County Schools lists this Speech Language Pathologist - 201 Days opportunity in chattanooga, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.
Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.
Responsibilities
Assess, provide therapy, collaborate with school personnel, ability to develop educational goals, and facilitate the IEP process
Implement of the requirements of IDEA, RTI, and the provision of inclusionary and individualized services for students with disabilities.
Conduct progress monitoring related to all IEP goals/objectives (at least 2 data points per goal each week), and place a copy in the student's special education file, prior to mid term and 9-week progress reports. Use the data points collected to complete the mid term and 9-week progress reports sent home to parents. Know your students' skill development and use data to adjust your teaching and drive decisions.
Work with administrator to informed of any major changes in behavior or academics related to students on case-load. Perform any additional duties as assigned by building administrator.
Develop and maintain a positive rapport communicating regularly with teachers, students, parents/guardians on student progress. Document all communications in EasyIEP contacts.
Responsibly manage and support para-professionals
Work with TennCare reimbursements
Qualifications
Masters degree with CCC-SLP; will also consider a clinical fellow
Experience with a spectrum of disabilities and wide variety of communication disorders, augmentative communication systems and assistive devices. Willingness to be trained in other programs, methods, and system utilized by the department.
Commitment to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students
Ability to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families
Openness to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students
2 years of demonstrated successful professional experience
Endorsment Codes needed for this position are 498 and/or 458
High level of personal standards, professionalism, and integrity
Compensation
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
Salary Scale
This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions. Please see for more details.
Worksite address
chattanooga, TN, 37450, US
Who can apply
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