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Chicopee Public Schools Speech Language Patholist in Chicopee, Massachusetts
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Pre-referral prevention/consultation, scheduling, screening, assessment, intervention consultation, transition services, collaboration with SPED colleagues/general education colleagues/parents, collaboration with universities and community as indicated, documentation of third-party billing, continuing education, inventory management, equipment maintenance, 504/IEP plan development and team meetings, mentoring/supervision, data collection, school-wide program development, school duties as per Unit A Contract, building and staff meetings, professionalism (punctual, cooperative, organized, respectful, etc.). 2. Adherence to the Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 3. Knowledge and skills in the areas of: articulation/phonology, fluency, voice/resonance, receptive and expressive language, literacy, social aspects (pragmatics), cognitive aspects, multiculturalism, augmentative/alternative communication, behavior, hearing, swallowing as they pertain to students between the ages of 3 and 21 in the public schools. Supervision and mentorship as requested. Telepractice as requested. Familiarity with IDEA and SPED laws and regulations. Continuing education as per license requirements. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 1. SLP-Clinical Fellows (SLP-CF) 2. Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) 3. Undergraduate/Graduate College Intern (per college guidelines) 4. High School Senior (per high school guidelines) *This job requires traveling between school buildings within the City.* REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Master\'s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). 2. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), American Speech LAnguage Hearting Association (ASHA). (For Clinical Fellowship (CF) candidats, passing score on the ASHA National Exam) 3. License to practice speech language pathology by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. (For CF candidates, pending License) 4. Educator License, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) (For CF candidates, pending License) 5. Past adherence to the Code of Ethics of the American Speech Language Hearing Association. SEE THE CITY OF CHICOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION Primary Location *Central Office Administration Salary Range \$52,512.00 - \$92,092.00 / Per Year Shift Type Full-Time Job Contact Information Name Kimberly Root Title Special Ed Coordinator Phone Email kroot@cpsge.org