Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist - A (SLP-A) - Sustainability Academy
- Burlington, VT
- Permanent
- Part-time
Burlington School District (BSD) is the largest, most diverse single-town school district in the state of Vermont. In School Year 2022-2023 (SY23), BSD served nearly 3,300 PreK - Grade 12 students across 12 centralized campuses and additional locations for Burlington Technical Center programs. This includes providing support for 465 PreK students through 51 different partner programs in the area. In SY24, Students in BSD came from homes representing 37 different first languages.WHY BURLINGTON, VERMONT?
From Lake Champlain to world-class skiing, Burlington has direct access to the outdoors. From hiking, to biking, golf, kayaking, or anything snow-related, you can enjoy the scenery of the Green Mountain State year-round. Burlington boasts 35 parks and a highly acclaimed recreation program, and is just 45 minutes from Montreal. Church Street Marketplace is ONE of the most successful pedestrian malls in the country offering endless shopping, historic architecture, eateries, and more, and the City features a lively Arts & Culture scene. From stage performances to the Annual Art Hop, farmers' markets, street festivals, and more, Burlington is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. What else would you expect from the Birth Place of Ben & Jerry's?We have three core Beliefs that are driven by an engaging Superintendent - Tom Flanagan.1 - Equity: We believe our core responsibility is to make sure all of the students we serve are valued and challenged and that we intentionally build on their strengths and assets. We have a responsibility to ensure we create learning communities that are conscious of the students we serve. By addressing inequities we improve outcomes for all of our students, staff, and the greater community.2 - Engagement: We believe families, communities, and schools must work together closely. In order to engage our communities, we must be intentional about building sustaining relationships. Through building these relationships, we also build empathy, compassion, and trust.3 - Deep Learning: We believe students, particularly students who are furthest from opportunity, deserve deep learning experiences that challenge them to think creatively, to collaborate, and to solve complex problems. I believe in empowering educators to learn and grow together so they can foster environments where all students have access to deep, rigorous learning experiences.Our Goal:
Burlington School District will be student-centered and responsive to the full range of identities, abilities, cultures, and languages in our community, such that every student is challenged, empowered, and engaged in their learning throughout their time in our schools.Our North Star:
Every learner is challenged, empowered, and engaged.So come work and play with us!Job Description:Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A)Sustainability AcademyThe Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.”At the Sustainability Academy we are learning together to gain the knowledge, skills and habits of responsible community members. We make a difference by creating social, environmental, and economic justice in our community and world.The Sustainability Academy is the country's first elementary school focused entirely on Education for Sustainability, located in the Old North End of Burlington, Vermont. At SA, we define sustainability as the shared responsibility for improving the quality of life for all—economically, socially, and environmentally—now and for future generations.Sustainability Academy is seeking a passionate and energetic Speech Language Pathologist - Assistant (SLP-A) to join a school district committed to high levels of achievement for all students. This position requires one to work with students who have diverse cultural backgrounds, learning needs, and accommodation plans (IEPs, 504 Plans, and/ or EST Plans). Applicants must be dedicated to the belief that all students can be successful and that all students have the right to be included. Applicants must also be eager to collaborate with our special education and individual student teams.SCOPE OF WORK:Assisting SLPs with planning and providing speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. Additionally, assessing students and providing therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems. To facilitate and supplement the educational process under the direction of a professional staff member. Responsibilities include communication facilitation, hearing aid management, carrying out programs designed by the SLP, managing behavior, teaching self-regulation skills, and supporting & facilitating social engagement with peers. Physical responsibilities include lifting, carrying, personal care, and the ability to assess a situation and respond quickly.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of student screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
- Follow and implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
- Document student progress toward meeting established objectives and report the information to the SLP;
- Collect, compile and document data on student achievement to assess program quality, prepare reports and/or update IEP logs. Consult with SLP, teachers, etc. for the purpose of providing requested information and developing plans for services.
- Assist the SLP during assessments by assisting with documentation and performing clerical duties;
- Prepare therapy material and/or equipment for use in therapy activities; adapt or modify instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities under the direction of the SLP ;
- Assist in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs and reports;
- Observe and report significant behavioral patterns or other problems to the SLP;
- Assist in maintaining appropriate student behavior between activities;
- Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
- Assist the SLP in conducting in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.
- Perform support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities
- Maintain and prepare a wide variety of manual and electronic materials (e.g. charts, logs, records and/or reports) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information; and/or complying with mandated requirements.
- Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
- Assist in the development and implementation of individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with Speech/Language impairment and assist with IEPs for students with speech/language as a service on an annual basis or according to requirements
- Comply with all Medicaid requirements for school-based claiming, including obtaining written Medicaid consent from parents of all students served and timely filing of claims that meet Medicaid standards
- Maintain records and information concerning individual students in the prescribed confidential manner and using the records and information only for the purposes for which they are maintained according to FERPA guidelines
- Assist licensed SLP in therapeutic services
- Participate in various meetings for the purpose of addressing student goals and needs, and to meet laws and policies
- Share with other staff members the responsibility for school activities and student supervision
- Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.
- Required: High School diploma plus at least two years of post-secondary education or graduation from a speech-language pathology assistant program.
- Preferred: Associate’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
- Knowledge of and skills in administering, scoring and interpreting communication assessments.
- Knowledge and understanding of child development and communication development.
- Knowledge of and skills in best practice instruction specific to various disabilities.
- Knowledge of normal speech, language and hearing development
- Knowledge of language disorders and rehabilitation
- Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
- Skills in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth.
- Skills and abilities in organization, time management, and record keeping.
- Ability to operate a computer and the skills to learn and utilize software and other technology in instruction.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other professionals in a team setting.
- Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff, and administrators.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Face-to-Face contact
- Noise Levels
- Verbal contact with others
- Judgment/decision making
- Outside weather conditions
- Inside air conditioning and heat
- Ability to move distances within schools, offices, and athletic fields