About this opportunity
Las Americas Aspira Academy lists this Speech/Language Pathologist opportunity in newark, Delaware. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Speech/Language Pathologist
Grades: K-12
Status: Full-Time, 10-month position
School Mission
ASPIRA Delaware was established to educate and empower each student to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities.
Position Description
ASPIRA Delaware is looking for a highly motivated Speech/Language Pathologist to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students in order to reach personal, social and intellectual development.
Responsibilities
Screen students for possible speech and/or language deficiencies
Evaluate the speech/language skills of students in the school
Administer, interpret, and explain standardized speech and language results with all participants during eligibility determination meetings
Review, interpret, and explain standardized speech evaluation results received from other schools and districts to determine eligibility for services and/or to determine if additional assessments are needed for eligibility determination
Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports, ESR documents, progress summaries, and related compliance documents in accordance with Delaware Department of Education and Cost Recovery Program
Provide information when requested to parents and community through meetings, workshops, etc.
Keep accurate records and documentation of student participation and progress
Schedule individual and small group therapy sessions for eligible students identified as having speech/language needs
Provide tiered support for students identified as requiring intervention in the area of oral communication and listening comprehension
Implement therapy and strategies to meaningfully engage students to participate and practice targeted speech language expectations
Cooperate with school personnel to deliver services in accordance with each student's IEP
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Completion of a master's degree with an emphasis in speech-language pathology, communication disorders or speech-language and hearing science
Must hold or be eligible for Speech/Language Pathologist Professional License from the State of Delaware
ASHA certification preferred
Knowledge of ESL practices preferred
Professional Attributes
At ASPIRA, we believe every team member must possess the following professional attributes to be successful in our school:
Commitment: A genuine commitment to support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as excellence in education and close the opportunity gap by creating positive learning environments where all students thrive.
Leadership: An ability to push yourself and motivate others to maximize individual potential to achieve the school vision and mission.
Focus on the Whole Child: An ability to focus on student strengths, and to be driven by a desire to support their academic, social and emotional growth.
Innovative Problem-Solving: The ability to see opportunity in challenges by taking the initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
Adaptability: To excel in constantly changing environments and to remain flexible by shifting responsibilities or priorities to meet the needs of the overall school community.
Collaborative Spirit: Demonstrating social, emotional and interpersonal strengths by respecting and honoring the diverse beliefs, backgrounds and perspectives of others, while working toward a common goal.
Worksite address
newark, DE, 19711, US
Who can apply
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