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General Summary:

As an integral member of the clinical team and therapeutic milieu, support and enhance the individual student\'s therapeutic day school program. Remediate speech-language deficits involving phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, pragmatics, auditory processing and/or perception, and executive function and establish these skills in daily communication. Bring expert knowledge about the influence of communication on the psychosocial development and adaptive functioning of the student. Commit to making the student\'s experience in school as positive and meaningful as possible.

Essential Functions:

60%Planning and Preparation: Develop and implement IEP goals as appropriate for students requiring speech-language therapy services. Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in student assessment and treatment. Plan communication activities that accommodate the range of learning styles and specialized needs of students on caseload. Develop treatment plans in accordance with acceptable models of speech/language therapy, which consider school policies, state guidelines, evidence-based practice and available resources. Plan for individual and group activities, selecting appropriate speech, language, and executive function interventions. Develop interdisciplinary approaches to therapy when appropriate. Plan collaboratively with faculty and staff. Analyze therapy activities and assess when and how learning occurs through reflective practices and data collection. Attend and participate in faculty meetings, parent conferences, and IEP meetings. Participate in transition activities for students preparing to return to their home school.

Therapeutic Intervention and Assessment of Progress: Maintain a clinical caseload of students for individual therapy, group therapy, and consultation in compliance with students\' IEPs and as assigned by Orthogenic School leadership. Remediate speech-language deficits involving phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, pragmatics, auditory processing and/or perception, and executive function and establish these skills in daily communication. Utilize state-of-the-art technology in the provision of speech/language services. Demonstrate an understanding of learning theory, the nature of disabilities, and the relationship between mental health and communication development. Organize effective learning experiences and achieve school objectives. Identify students\' needs and work together with professional staff members in assessing and helping students in all areas of their development. Identify and communicate student performance expectations and document the degree of progress. In the context of speech therapy, conduct ongoing evaluation that includes assessment of functional communication skills and ongoing speech-language deficits. Report results in writing according to established protocols and deadlines for IEP meetings and progress reports. Utilize a variety of assessment instruments and procedures. Use assessment data to effectively determine student needs and plan appropriate intervention. Use current technology for therapy, assessment, and intervention management as available and appropriate. Understand how children learn and develop and provide learning opportunities that support their development.

25%Collaboration: Participate in the identification and solution of school problems. Consult with teachers, teacher assistants, parents, therapists, case managers and other professionals to design and implement interventions to address students\' speech and language needs.

Communications/Interpersonal Relations: Actively participate with colleagues in school improvement activities, curriculum development, teaming, and collaboration. Provide interpr tation of test results including evaluations from outside agencies. Participate in activities to communicate with the community at large when appropriate. Provide home carry-over activities, where indicated, to facilitate generalization of communication skills to the home environment. Provide assistance, guidance, and advice as necessary to colleagues and interns/externs. Seek assistance, advice, and guidance as necessary from colleagues. Exhibit professional and ethical behavior toward co-workers. Sincerely care about the students and demonstrate sensitivity to students\' needs. Display a positive attitude that shows excitement and enjoyment of students. Be approachable so students are always comfortable asking for help. Demonstrate ability to read, write, and speak clearly and accurately in the English language at a professional level. Be consistently reliable and dependable.

10%Reports and Record Keeping: Maintain regular attendance as documented by the number of days present and attend required meetings. Exhibit punctuality as observed in arrival and departure times from the building and required meetings. Evaluate each pupil\'s progress, and report and record such progress in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain a record of pupil attendance to provide appropriately for students who may be absent. Maintain required inventory records. Utilize computer technology for