THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

REV: 03/08/2023

POST: 08/07/2024

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest permanent school for the deaf, founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. At the American School for the Deaf, students and families are surrounded by inspiring peers, guided by dedicated and committed staff, and supported by robust technology. We foster a language-rich communication environment that maximizes each student’s potential, empowering them to become educated and self-directed lifelong learners. ASD is accredited through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), as well as the Conference of Educational Administrators of School Programs for the Deaf (CEASD).

ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education, evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools. There is also much to do in West Hartford. There is a wide array of parks and recreation. There are pools and hiking trails. There are historic sites to visit as well. If shopping is on the list then Blue Back Square, located in the center of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to satisfy everyone.

SCOPE OF DUTIES FOR THE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Executive Director or Designee, the SLP provides direct speech and language services and aural habilitation services to deaf and hard of hearing students.

PRIMARY DUTIES FOR THE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST:

• Administers diagnostic evaluations to students seen individually, prepares reports as requested and as per PPT Triennials;
• Drafts individualized education programs in speech, language and hearing therapy for children with communicative disorders to include aural habilitation;
• Gives special instruction to deaf and hard of hearing children, as per IEP, to include cochlear implanted children;
• Confers with professional colleagues and parents concerning the educational programs and the overall communication needs of children;
• Recommends strategies to be used in developing and correcting speech and language, auditory training, and works with teachers and other staff;
• Maintains records, prepares reports, and participates in training;
• Writes (and assists in the development of ) Individual Education Plans for deaf and hard of hearing students;
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST:

• Ability to engage students in learning
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Designs coherent instruction
• Assesses student learning
• Ability to plan lessons that are developmentally appropriate
• Skilled at maintaining accurate records

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST:

• Applicants must possess a minimum of a Master's Degree in Speech and Language area from a recognized college or university with major course work in speech pathology, communication sciences or deaf education.
• Applicants must have a working knowledge of Communication therapy methods and techniques utilized in serving deaf children.
• State of CT Public Health License in Speech and Language Pathology.
• CT State Department of Education Certificate in Speech and Language Pathology.
• Preference to Professional with Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Applicants must be proficient in ASL

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Salary based on Professionals Union Pay Scale
• This is an Exempt, 10-Month position following the ASD Academic calendar
• Group health insurance and other fringe benefits are available.

• $1000 sign on bonus after one year of service for new hire employees

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).