Speech Language Pathologist (Pool Posting, Location To Be Determined)

Speech Language Pathologist (Pool Posting, Location To Be Determined)

Employer

Cherry Creek School District No. 5

Location

Englewood, CO, US

Salary

Competitive

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Employer

Cherry Creek School District No. 5

Location

Englewood, CO, US

Salary

Competitive

categories

Employer

Cherry Creek School District No. 5

Location

Englewood, CO, US

Salary

Competitive

categories

categories

Job Details

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Job Details

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Classification Group: Cherry Creek Education Association

Supervising Position: Principal or designee

Pay Plan: Certified/Licensed

Pay Range: Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

Last Updated: 05/31/2024

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JOB SUMMARY: Assess and provide intervention to ensure student success and promote an exemplary educational program which fosters achievement for all students. Develops and promotes good relations among community and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time

1.

Ability to assess and provide intervention services to students who exhibit communication disorders which negatively impact their achievement as well as social functioning behavior (including articulation, receptive/expressive language, auditory processing, fluency, voice, written language and literacy), and monitor progress toward Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.

Daily 50%

2.

Familiarity of diagnostic assessment practices to differentiate between language difference versus language disorder for Multilingual Learners [Yearly, 10%]

Annually 10%

3.

Strong knowledge of content area, teaching methods, learning styles and educational research related to special education students of all levels and abilities. [Yearly, 10%]

Annually 10%

4.

Strong classroom management, communication, organization and planning skills. [Daily, 5%]

Daily 5%

5.

Demonstrate problem-solving and collaboration skills with students, teachers, staff, special education teams, parents and administrators. [Daily, 5%]

Daily 5%

6.

Willing to support and actively participate in a professional learning community to positively impact achievement and differentiate instruction based on the needs of students [Weekly, 5%].

Weekly 5%

7.

Demonstrate an ability to provide differentiated intervention (e.g. small group, individual services, co-teaching, push-in, trans-disciplinary models, etc.) to students with a range of communication needs (e.g. service cognitive delays, Autism Spectrum Disorders, learning disabilities, serious emotional disabilities, speech language eligible students, and other related speech/language needs). [Daily, 5%]

Daily 5%

8.

Knowledge of phonemic awareness and literacy interventions (i.e.; multi-sensory reading, reading comprehension, etc). [Daily, 5%]

Daily 5%

9.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Daily 5% TOTAL 100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required

Master's degree

Student teaching/practicum/internship experience that meets or exceeds Colorado's requirements

Hold a valid Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License.

Endorsements/Licenses: Speech/Language Pathologist

Hold an active National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) account and provide NPI and Health First Colorado account information to the Office of Human Resources and the District

Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Basic organizational skills

Intermediate verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills

Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement

Ability to assume leadership in the development and communication of programs and curriculum

Ability and desire to work as a team member

Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups

Ability to serve as a role model and an innovative and creative learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge that stays on the cutting edge of instructional practice and pedagogy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)

Primarily works indoors

Typically a moderate noise level

Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

Prolonged standing and walking

Frequent bending and reaching

Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing

Speaking and hearing

Visual concentration

Eye/hand coordination

Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard

Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics

Varying levels of noise

May work outdoors when monitoring student activities

Normal school district environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

Experience working in the public sector

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

Proficiency in using technology.

The Cherry Creek School District is one of the highest-achieving school districts in Colorado. We educate more than 53,000 children, representing over 150 languages. We serve over 300,000 residents in 108 square miles spreading across eight municipalities: Cherry Hills Village, Centennial, Foxfield, Glendale, Greenwood Village, and portions of Aurora, Englewood, and Denver. We employ over 3,700 teachers who serve in our 67 schools and programs. Ninety-eight percent of our schools rank in the highest category of Accreditation by the Colorado Department of Education.

We are proud of our longstanding national record of excellence in academics, arts, athletics, and activities. It is a testament to the efforts of a supportive community, involved parents, dedicated staff members, and motivated students.

Professional learning opportunities and support for educators are abundant in Cherry Creek, including educator mentorship, new educator orientation, district-level professional learning, and school-based learning teams - all directed toward developing educator craft and increasing student achievement.

We look forward to meeting with you to discuss the many opportunities in our district and the wonderful lifestyle of Colorado.