Speech and Language Pathologist

Bilingual

SPANISH

Job Overview: The Bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, therapy, intervention, and extended year service; collaborating with teachers, students and families; and carrying out the school's vision of inclusion.

Reports To: The Bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist, reports directly to the Director of Student Services.

Responsibilities and Duties

Primary

Provide speech and language therapy that addresses goals for students as indicated per their Individual Education Plans

Provide and complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments of speech, voice, and language impairments in a timely manner; and determines the presence/absence of a specific communication disorder which adversely impacts academic progress

Provide intervention to students through Response to Intervention

Provide speech as a related service, as indicated, on Section 504 Accommodation Plans

Participate in Multidisciplinary team meetings and fulfill responsibilities of presenting progress summaries on present levels of performance, and proposed IEP goals

Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments

Assist in the proper referrals of students to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.

Keep thorough and timely records for each student receiving therapy or other school provided speech-language services

Collaborate with general and special education teachers to support students achieving IEP goals

Hold high expectations for each student

Create and foster a positive learning environment

Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents

Collaborate with parents; provide resources and information for families

Attend pre-planned evening events throughout the year such as APTT, Expo, Flamboyan family visits, etc.

Encouraged to attend at least one family event a year such as orientation, prospective parent info sessions, family potlucks, etc.

Provide ESY services in Mundo Verde's summer program for an additional stipend

Other

Participate in school events outside of regular school hours (i.e. Learning Expos, open houses, etc.)

Provide speech and language services in Mundo Verde's summer program (runs through 3rd week in July) for an additional stipend

Supervise students pursuing their speech and language license if the opportunity / need arises

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Values

Qualifications

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, preferably in speech pathology or communication sciences.

A master's degree in these areas is preferred.

A Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology is required.

At least two years of experience in an elementary school setting required, 3 or more years as a Speech and Language Pathologist preferred.

Advanced or native proficiency in Spanish required. Experience or strength in phonemic awareness and reading remediation preferred.

Urban teaching experience preferred

Skills and Values

Demonstrated ability to be an independent solutions-oriented problem-solver

Commitment to demonstrate love and joy towards students, colleagues, and the work

Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues

Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission

Capacity to embody the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values every day: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation

Ability to establish strong, trusting, and authentic relationships with students, colleagues, families and other stakeholders

Ability to manage time and work in a fast paced, dynamic school environment, multi task, prioritize and stay calm under pressure

Other Job Details

Schedule: 8 hour day, Monday-Friday

Location: Either campus

Position Type: This is a 10-month salaried position which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act

Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting and background check

What we offer

Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:

A competitive salary based on one's education and experience

A Tier 1 school home in which to inspire children in a progressive environment

An opportunity to be a part of developing compassionate global stewards and life-long biliterate learners

Colleagues who are devoted to their practice, their students, and the school mission

A leadership team dedicated to supporting professional growth by providing feedback and support

A 3-4 week summer institute and other professional development opportunities as available

FT salary: A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (10 days of PTO: 7 Sick, 3 Personal), off on winter break, spring break and holidays scheduled in the school calendar.

MVBPCS is an equal opportunity employer.