Speech-Language Pathologist for 2024 - Littleton, United States - Havern School
1 month ago
Description
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Havern School creates confident learners by nurturing the potential of students with neurodiverse learning profiles through the use of specialized, small-group instruction and integrated therapies.
This position is for a speech-language pathologist at Havern School and the Havern Autism Program (HAP), serving students with learning disabilities and autism. The SLP provides services to support the instructional program through their unique contribution which complements and augments those made by other professionals who also have unique perspectives and skills. Working collegially with lower and middle school faculty, our HAP team, occupational therapists and mental health providers, is essential. This is a .8 (4 days a week) position for the school year.
Responsibilities:
Culturally responsive and competent in working with students with neurodiverse learning profiles, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 2) ages 5 to 12 with a wide range of communication needs and learning styles
Providing high-quality direct speech-language therapy services to students within the classroom environment, in small groups, or 1:1 as needed
Conducting comprehensive and functional assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, and oral motor skills
Complete evaluation reports, write functional goals, take data, and other paperwork needed to provide high quality services
Developing treatment plans that are strength-based as well as child and family-centered for overall educational improvement
Assisting and guiding teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language delays/disorders
Consulting with teaching teams to develop and implement curriculum modifications and appropriate classroom strategies such as visual supports, oral motor exercises, language strips, topics of conversation, and data collection
Ensuring students' skills are generalized across settings by collaborating with teaching teams and related service providers
Planning for and teaching, weekly social skills classes
Completing progress reports in a timely manner
Communicating and coordinating with all faculty and staff to ensure school mission, philosophy, and procedures are embraced
Attend team meetings and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including, classroom teachers, support staff, mental health providers, RBTs, OTs, and parents
Designing and conducting training for parents and families if needed
Maintaining an inventory of materials, assessments, and supplies
Maintaining appropriate, confidential, records
Keeping abreast of best practices in speech and language therapy and language development
Engaging parents and families in their student's learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community
Collaborating with the partner speech-language pathologist at Havern
Maintaining professional relationships with outside therapists
Contributing productively to the school as a whole
Attending and participating in school events outside of regular school hours
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Competencies:
Masters in Speech-Language Pathology required
American Speech-Language Hearing Association credentials required
Commitment to mission and philosophy of Havern School
Sensitivity to intellectual, physical, and emotional needs of students
Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as verbal, written communication skills and strong organizational and management skills
Believe in each individual's ability and potential to learn and succeed
Maintain current knowledge of techniques and best practices in education and desire and willingness to take advantage of professional development opportunities
Collaborative team plan and student-centered problem-solver
Minimum two years clinical experience in school setting, preferred
Experience with language-based learning disabilities, preferred
Starting Salary: $48,000. This is a .8 (4 days a week) EXEMPT position. Salary is negotiable based on experience and/or additional qualifications.
Havern School offers a full package of benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and retirement.
Please look at our website for more information about our school: If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
Updated: April, 2024