Speech and Language Pathologist – Long Term Substitute
School: Reed Intermediate School
Duration: Immediately – June 11, 2027 (projected last day of school )
Salary: Based on Teacher Contract
Requirements: Connecticut Certification as a Speech and Language Pathologist (061)
Responsibilities
- Administering and interpreting formal assessments to determine eligibility for special education services.
- Observing students in the classroom setting to assess how communication impacts their social and academic performance.
- Develop and implement measurable, long-term, and short-term goals tailored to each student's specific needs.
- Providing direct instruction to improve speech/sound production, language processing, and social communication (pragmatics)
- Training students on Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices (such as speech-generating tablets or picture boards) for non-verbal or minimally verbal learners
- Pushing into the general education classroom to help students apply communication skills in real-time academic settings.
- Meeting with families to provide resources and activities that carry over speech goals into the home environment.
- Medicaid Billing: Documenting therapy sessions for reimbursement as required by the school district.
The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community.
We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!
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