Speech Language

426 School Street ? P.O. Box 9300 ? Sebring, Florida 33870-4098
(863) 471-5555 or (863) 471-5791 ? FAX (863) 471-5673 ? Job Hotline (863) 471-5607VIVIANNE WALDRONWALLY COX
Coordinator of Human ResourcesSuperintendent
and Staff Development
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCYPOSITION:
Speech Language Therapist2005-2006
School Year
LOCATION:ESE Department
Professional Teacher:1 Year: $33,900.00 to
18 Years: $53,223.00
CONTRACT LENGTH:10 Months/196 Days
7 Hours dailyWith Benefits
QUALIFICATIONS:See attached
ADDITIONAL DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
See attached
JOB DESCRIPTION:See attachedAPPLICATIONS ACCEPTED:
In House: 04/13/05 through04/19/05
Public: 04/20/05through04/26/05 Extended 08/26/05
NOTICE: The only applications eligible for consideration are those which are dated no more than two years prior to the date of this posting. It is responsibility of the individual applicant to come to the Office of Human Resources to apply for this position.APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM AND RETURNED TO: REQUIREMENTS UPON EMPLOYMENT:
The School Board of Highlands County Drug testing
Office of Human ResourcesProcessing fee
426 School StreetCriminal history check
Sebring, Florida 33870Potential Employees shall not have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or currently be serving probation for a conviction (1012.32(2) (a) F.S. and School Board Rule 6.33).
WE ARE A VETERAN'S PREFERENCE EMPLOYER
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:1. Bachelors Degree in Speech/Language Pathology/Communication Disorders from an accredited educational institution. (Acceptance into a graduate program in same is required prior to expiration of temporary certificate.)
2. Certification in Speech/Language Pathology by the State of Florida and/or licensure in Speech/Language Pathology by the State of Florida, Department of Professional Regulations.
3. Physical Requirements; Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:None exist at this time.PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Establish long and short range plans based on student needs and consistent with District and state requirements.
2. Select materials to support learning objectives and meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and special need.
3. Plan a therapy program for eligible students, including implementation and annual review of the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
4. Participate in school level child study teams as appropriate.
5. Provide statistical information for program planning, such as, FTE information, severity rating data, end of year reports, matriculation reports, screening results, and other relevant data.
6. Schedule students for speech/language impaired program taking into account the total educational setting.
7. Order materials and supplies for program implementation.
8. Prepares and maintain audit files on all speech/language impaired students.
9. Maintain a positive, organized and safe learning environment.
10. Manage time efficiently.
11. Manage materials and equipment effectively.
12. Establish and maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
13. Demonstrate knowledge of techniques and instruments used to diagnose speech/language impairments.
14. Identify students who have speech and /or language impairments through screening and/or diagnostic assessments.
15. Determine eligibility for speech/language impaired program
16. Analyze/interpret results of screening or diagnostic assessment.
17. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of assigned area (speech/language pathology).
18. Apply principles of learning and effective teaching.
19. Conduct a therapy program for eligible students, including implementation and annual review of the Individual Education Plan.
20. Use appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet students needs.
21. Use strategies appropriate for working with students from diverse backgrounds.
22. Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively involved in the learning process.
23. Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention referral, or reporting action.
24. Assist the audiologist in conducting hearing screens and in medical follow-up for students referred.
25. Consult with parents, teachers, principals, and others as appropriate, concerning general guidelines of speech and language development and specifically about students enrolled in the program.
26. Use effective, positive intercommunications skills.
27. Interpret educational policies, programs and procedures relative to the speech/language program.
28. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents and community29. Provide information and/or in -service to teachers, administrators, and other school staff.
30. Engage in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
31. Conduct a personal assessment periodically to determine professional development needs.
32. Act in a professional and ethical manner and adhere at all times to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct.
33. Perform and fulfill professional responsibilities.
34. Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.ADDITIONAL DUTIES:None exist at this time.
TERM:Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approvedannually during planning-budgeting process.APPRAISAL:
Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies.
PAY GRADE:Based on Board approved instructional salary schedule.
Formatted 02/2005GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL*
All applicants for positions offered by the Highlands County School Board will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities: 1.Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job. 2.Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public. 3.Habits of dress, grooming and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment. 4.Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings. 5.Ability to communicate clearly and accurately orally and in writing. 6.Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions. 7.Ability to access, organize and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks. 8.Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules and functions. 9.Demonstration of sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination and equal opportunity.10.Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service.*This information will be sent with every application and on each advertisement.
REQUIREMENTS
Come Teach in Highlands County Florida“Where Excellence is a Tradition!”Central Florida’s Best Kept SecretWe support our new teachers. We provide a highly qualified mentor to support and assist our new teachers with the important help they may need to be successful. In addition, our administrators empower our teachers and staff. We offer an environment that rewards and recognizes teachers for the contributions that they have made to impact student achievement and make our schools great. Our teachers are professionals and we treat them as professionals by offering continuing education and opportunities to stay abreast of “best practices”. We value our teachers input and continue to strive to make Highlands County Schools a proactive, productive, and top rated school district.
Highlands County offers a great quality of life. Located in South Central Florida, with a population of just under 100,000, Highlands County is big enough to offer all of the amenities without the traffic and crowds. Get a taste of classic Florida from our crystal clear lakes, beautiful state park, and gently rolling hills and citrus groves. If you are looking for a little more, Highlands County is only an hour and a half from Central Florida’s major attractions, to include Walt Disney World, Busch Gardens, and our coastal beaches.
We offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits, Professional Development, Alternative Certification, an Educator Support System and Florida Retirement.
Statistics:County Population – Just under 100,000
Teachers/Administrators – 880
Schools – 15
Students – 12,071
Total Employees – 1,556Please visit our website for job postings and online application.www.highlands.k12.fl.usOr feel free to contact us by phone:
Job Hotline (863) 471-5607
Sean Rego, Recruitment and Training Specialist (863) 471-5745
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY
An Equal Opportunity Employer