Major Function
This employee is responsible for organizing and implementing a therapy program to meet the needs of speech, language and hearing-impaired students and meeting the duties of teaching as outlined in laws and policies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Designing the exceptional student education program so that it is consistent with the total educational philosophy of the Academies
- Working in coordination with other ESE teachers in planning and developing the program
- Preparing educational plans annually for each student based on individually assessed needs in accordance with Academies procedures
- Preparing therapy plans for each student
- Participating in the in-school staffing and screening processes as appropriate
- Participating on evaluation teams for speech, language, and hearing-impaired students as appropriate
- Screening ESE candidates for hearing loss when requested
- Providing speech language and/or hearing screening tests for all students referred by the in-school staffing committee
- Providing diagnostic/evaluation testing for students failing speech and/or language screenings
- Conferring with the classroom teacher as requested concerning any educational needs of the student
- Making available to teachers, instructional ideas that are appropriate for exceptional students within the classroom situation
- Ensuring that each student in the program has necessary evaluation records in his/her permanent folder
- Supplying progress reports to school personnel and to parents of exceptional students as necessary and requested
- Completing appropriate reports for local, state, federal and educational agencies
- Adheres to the Standards ad requirements necessary for licensure.
- If applicable, use classroom strategies proven to be effective in the Teacher Evaluation Framework (Marzano)
School Expectations: All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support Pepin Academies’ vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology/Communications Sciences and Disorders
Valid Florida certification in field or hold appropriate Florida state license for the position
