Role OverviewThe Speech and Language Pathologist's responsibility is to evaluate the various speech, language, or hearing difficulties that may be interfering with a student's ability to make educational progress and to participate in the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) process to determine eligibility and plan an appropriate program.
What You Will Do
Provide individual and group therapy to address speech and language disorders, conduct speech and language evaluations, develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and provide progress reports to parents/guardians.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of speech and language disorders, therapy techniques, and assessment tools, as well as the ability to work effectively with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited institution
- Must hold or be eligible for Connecticut State Department of Education Speech/Language Pathologist certification (061)
- Experience working as a Speech/Language Pathologist in a school setting
- Bilingual or multilingual preferred
- Experience with early intervention and working with students with various disabilities
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