Position Title: Speech/Language Pathologist
Location: Mitchell / Shapleigh School
Reports To: Director of Special Services, Building Principal
Position Start Date: August 2024
Required Certification: Current License
Application Deadline: Will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
The Kittery School District is currently seeking a 3/4-time (30 hours/week) speech language pathologist to serve students in grades 3-5 attending Mitchell and Shapleigh School.
The ideal candidate for this position will be comfortable working on a variety of teams and versatile in implementation of services. Applicants should have experience in diagnosing, assessing and treating speech, language and social communication disorders, as well as experience working closely with families and educators in a public school setting. Preferred candidates will have education and experience in the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
The ideal candidate for this position will hold a license as a Speech/Language Pathologist.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality of all student, family and employee related information
- Assume case manager responsibilities for students identified with a speech and language impairment. Responsibilities include developing the student’s IEP, drafting goals, attending all IEP meetings for the student caseload, writing minutes for IEP meetings, completing eligibility forms, etc.
- Meet regularly with special education team to share information and discuss student progress
- Attend IEP meetings and report out on student progress
- Provide related services to students determined eligible for speech and language services and/or identified with a speech and language impairment.
- Assist in the screening of Pre-K and Kindergarten students registering in Kittery Schools
- Evaluate and observe students based on IEP team requirements and team decisions
- Perform any other appropriate duties the Special Education Director/Supervisor deems necessary
Minimum Qualifications
- Current License as Speech and Language Pathologist
- Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- There may be physical demands based on physical, emotional and cognitive needs of particular children
You must be able to pass a background test through the State of Maine Education Department.
Required Application Materials:
Completed Applitrack Application: https://www.applitrack.com/kittery/onlineapp/
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application; Official transcripts will be required upon job offer.
A copy of current certification
3 current letters of reference
Letters of reference must be dated, signed, and written within the last 3 years
Internal candidates may apply in writing to humanresources@kitteryschools.com
Kittery Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kittery Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Kittery Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.