Special Education
Job Description
Reports To Special Education Supervisor Supervises Assigned students Terms 9 - Month Salary 9 Month Certified Salary Schedule
Job Goal
To plan and implement a program which creates an environment where students can learn and develop optimally.
Qualifications
Hold a current Louisiana license to serve as a speech- language pathologist; graduate degree in speech-language pathology, or a related field, as specified under speech pathology guidelines, from a college or university accredited in accordance with 34 CFR 602
Performance Responsibilities
DESIGN AND EVALUATION - Assumes responsibility for the design and evaluation of the Speech Therapy program
- Initiates the development and implementation of comprehensive goals and objectives, which guide and improve speech therapy services.
- Initiates continuing review and improvement of the speech therapy program in order to make changes which meet the needs of students.
- Utilizes pre and post-testing to diagnose the extent of instruction success and learner mastery.
- Develops personal goals and objectives for effective leadership.
LEADERSHIP - Assumes leadership in directing the learning activities of students requiring speech therapy.
- Displays mastery of subject area and teaching strategies related to speech therapy.
- Designs instructional strategies and activities geared to variances in student achievement, capabilities, and rate of learning.
- Orchestrates speech therapy activities with regular classroom activities in order to ensure instructional success.
STUDENT SERVICES - Initiates practices designed to promote the success and well-being of students.
- Participates in screening and implementation of comprehensive goals and objectives.
- Utilizes student data to determine the extent of instruction success and learner mastery.
- Obtains and uses information about the needs and progress of students so that special adaptations can be made for each student who requires speech therapy services.
- Exhibits sensitivity, empathy, and understanding when dealing with students.
- Initiates the development of individualized communication plans including augmentative/alternative communication supports.
- Manages classroom interactions so that a comfortable, orderly environment exists for students.
SCHOOL / COMMUNITY RELATIONS - Initiates practices designed to provide for effective school/community relations:
- Works cooperatively with parents, administrators, and staff in order to help students learn and develop.
- Communicates with parents and regular classroom teachers to ensure maximum benefits for students.
- Engages in professional self-improvement in order to ensure the respect and trust of others.
- Demonstrates the highest ethical standards characterized by the teaching profession when dealing with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Works to establish maximum support and understanding for the public education system.
Professional Responsibilities
- Engage in self-reflection and growth opportunities to support high levels of learning for all students.
- Collaborates and communicates effectively with families, colleagues, and the community to promote students' academic achievement and to accomplish the district's mission.
- Deliver instruction via virtual learning platforms fulfilling all requirements associated with virtual learning when circumstances necessitate this form of instruction for students.
- Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
- Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.
- Complete work efficiently and accurately (with few/no errors) within deadlines without supervision.
- Perform job responsibilities consistently, use time wisely, plan properly, take care of materials and equipment.
- Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.
- Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent and Board.
- Keep direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in the area(s) of responsibility.
- Attend meetings and/or staff development that address area(s) of responsibility as directed by supervisor.
- Complete and submit all forms, reports, documentation, and training by required dates and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
- Communicate appropriately and work effectively with all populations.
- Remain open to suggestions and innovative ideas; receive and apply feedback.
- Demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility.
- Follow the specific requirements established by the School Board (LEA), State Department of Education (SDE), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.
- Perform any duty, not specifically assigned, as deemed necessary by the assigning authority in order to maintain continuity where needed.
Accountability
Performance evaluation annually
Grant Parish School Board · 512 Main Street · Colfax, Louisiana 71417
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