Job Title: Speech and Language Pathologist (Language Specialist)
Duration: 10 Months
Purpose: The Speech and Language Pathologist (Language Specialist) plays an integral role in the instructional program by working with students, providing high-quality language therapy that meets the needs of each child on their caseload. Close collaboration with colleagues ensures that the ‘team’ approach vital to each child’s success at Eagle Hill is supported. The school mission, philosophy, and culture are grounded in a belief in the worth of every individual and the importance of treating all with respect and support, and the Language Specialist is expected to embrace this collaborative viewpoint through his/her daily interaction with all members of the Eagle Hill community.
Reports to: Director of Integrated Services
Key Responsibilities:
- Therapy Responsibilities:
- Provide therapy to students assigned to the caseload. The Language Specialist is responsible for providing therapy during the academic day and is available for consultation with classroom teachers, advisors, or other members of the Eagle Hill community
- Complete formal language screenings and reports for prospective students Participate in morning staff and other meetings to provide information on individual students and assess student progress with the child’s entire educational team.
- Participate in CSE and PPT meetings as requested.
- Communicate student performance by completing academic reports and participating in Parent Conferencing.
- Other Professional Responsibilities:
- Participate in staff development provided by the school, assist the Language Services department in developing and presenting In Service training sessions, and seek additional professional growth activities (courses, conferences, presentations) offered in other professional settings.
- Develop annual goals. These goals can be ones the Language Specialist sets on his/her own and/or through use of the goals provided in the written evaluation prepared by the Head of School, Director of Education and advisory team.
- Prioritize job expectations effectively by managing professional time and setting professional goals.
- Perform assigned duties. These can include varied recess and daily duties, snow day coverage, and weekend dormitory duty.
- Assume additional responsibilities assigned including, but not limited to, attendance at school events or educational events.
- Punctually complete all assigned paperwork and respond to requests for information, either digitally or in ‘hard copy’ format.
Expected Credentials:
It is expected that all Language Specialists will have a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, or similar area of study, will have ASHA certification as a CCC-SLP, and will hold Connecticut licensure as a Speech and Language Pathologist from the Department of Health. Certification from the Connecticut Department of Education as a Speech and Language Pathologist is preferred.
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To apply, please submit a cover letter and current resume to careers@eaglehill.org.
