Speech Therapist
- District Wide (Ringgold School District)
- New Eagle, Pennsylvania
- Full Time
Speech Therapist
Ringgold School District
District Wide (Ringgold School District) - New Eagle, Pennsylvania
This job is also posted in Ringgold School District
Job Details
Job ID:5096873
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Apr 11, 2025
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
PROFESSIONAL STAFF APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A letter of interest, resume, transcripts, Commonwealth of PA Professional Certificate, three (3) letters of recommendation less than one year old, Acts 34, 114, 151 clearances less than one year old, Act 24, Act 126 Certificate and Act 168 disclosure release(s).
Job Title: Speech Therapist
Reports to: Building Principal
Primary Purpose:
A Speech Therapist plays a vital role in assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders that can affect a person's quality of life. This page provides a comprehensive detailed job description to help you understand what to expect in the role of a Speech Therapist. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, evaluating speech and language disorders, developing treatment plans, and providing treatment services to patients of varying ages and evaluting and managing swallowing difficulties. The Speech Therapist will also collaborate with other members of the healthcare team, take on additional administrative responsibilities, and ensure proper documentation and timely follow-up.
Qualifications:
Speech & Language Impaired PK-12
Bachelor's Degree
Essential Functions and General Job Description:
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients' communication abilities and develop customized treatment plans.
Provide individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based techniques and modalities.
Assess and treat speech disorders, such as articulation, fluency, resonance, and voice disorders.
Assist patients in improving their language skills, including comprehension, expression, reading, and writing.
Address swallowing and feeding difficulties through therapeutic interventions.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and educators to ensure cohesive and integrated care.
Educate and counsel patients, families, and caregivers about communication disorders, therapy techniques, and home-based exercises.
Keep detailed and organized records of patient assessments, progress, and treatment plans.
Stay updated with the latest research, techniques, and advancements in the field of speech therapy through continuous professional development.
Maintain equipment and materials used in therapy sessions.
Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, district approved curriculum with fidelity, and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, utilizes technology to enhance instruction, and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the lesson plans to the needs of each student.
Demonstrate understanding of and abides by federal, state, and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, District policies and administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a safe and inspiring learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the school program.
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues.
Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
Creates an effective environment for learning through a functional and an attractive classroom environment.
Maintains professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district or through self-selected activities.
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day and on field trips when necessary.
Administers group standardized assessments in accordance with district assessment program.
Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
Monitors halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.
Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
Maintain a cooperative, enthusiastic, constructive attitude toward teaching and carry out assignments professionally and efficiently using good communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
Conduct ongoing assessment and evaluation of student performance and progress to ensure continuous student growth and communicate same to students, parents, counselors, and administrators.
Maintain appropriate classroom organization, management, discipline at all times, conducive to student safety and supportive of positive student self-esteem.
Assist in maintaining student data/ records and support guidance and administration procedures for student placement.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of all student related information or data.
Plan, conduct, and supervise students/chaperones on approved field trips, excursions, and educational tours.
Submit accurate, legible, and complete information on forms, requisitions, reports, records, surveys in a timely fashion as requested by administration or guidance.
Responsible for the safety and welfare of students at all times within the school setting, on school property and on approved outings and/or field trips.
Ensures there is proper supervision for students at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.
Temperament:
Composure under stress
Ability to work as a team member and independently
Flexibility
Multitasking
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Specific Skills:
Advanced Computer Skills
Operate office equipment
Planning/organization skills
Other Skills and Abilities:
Follow written and verbal directions
Work with minimal supervision
Exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks
Communicate effectively at all organizational level
Perform duties according to District policies and state and federal regulations
Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom
Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the applicable policies of the Ringgold School District and/or Pennsylvania Department of Education.
This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties.
Position Type:Full-Time
Job Requirements
Ringgold School District
District Wide (Ringgold School District) - New Eagle, Pennsylvania
This job is also posted in Ringgold School District
Job Details
Job ID:5096873
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Apr 11, 2025
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
PROFESSIONAL STAFF APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A letter of interest, resume, transcripts, Commonwealth of PA Professional Certificate, three (3) letters of recommendation less than one year old, Acts 34, 114, 151 clearances less than one year old, Act 24, Act 126 Certificate and Act 168 disclosure release(s).
Job Title: Speech Therapist
Reports to: Building Principal
Primary Purpose:
A Speech Therapist plays a vital role in assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders that can affect a person's quality of life. This page provides a comprehensive detailed job description to help you understand what to expect in the role of a Speech Therapist. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, evaluating speech and language disorders, developing treatment plans, and providing treatment services to patients of varying ages and evaluting and managing swallowing difficulties. The Speech Therapist will also collaborate with other members of the healthcare team, take on additional administrative responsibilities, and ensure proper documentation and timely follow-up.
Qualifications:
Speech & Language Impaired PK-12
Bachelor's Degree
Essential Functions and General Job Description:
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients' communication abilities and develop customized treatment plans.
Provide individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based techniques and modalities.
Assess and treat speech disorders, such as articulation, fluency, resonance, and voice disorders.
Assist patients in improving their language skills, including comprehension, expression, reading, and writing.
Address swallowing and feeding difficulties through therapeutic interventions.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and educators to ensure cohesive and integrated care.
Educate and counsel patients, families, and caregivers about communication disorders, therapy techniques, and home-based exercises.
Keep detailed and organized records of patient assessments, progress, and treatment plans.
Stay updated with the latest research, techniques, and advancements in the field of speech therapy through continuous professional development.
Maintain equipment and materials used in therapy sessions.
Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, district approved curriculum with fidelity, and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, utilizes technology to enhance instruction, and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the lesson plans to the needs of each student.
Demonstrate understanding of and abides by federal, state, and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, District policies and administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a safe and inspiring learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the school program.
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues.
Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
Creates an effective environment for learning through a functional and an attractive classroom environment.
Maintains professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district or through self-selected activities.
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day and on field trips when necessary.
Administers group standardized assessments in accordance with district assessment program.
Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
Monitors halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.
Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
Maintain a cooperative, enthusiastic, constructive attitude toward teaching and carry out assignments professionally and efficiently using good communication skills with students, staff, and parents.
Conduct ongoing assessment and evaluation of student performance and progress to ensure continuous student growth and communicate same to students, parents, counselors, and administrators.
Maintain appropriate classroom organization, management, discipline at all times, conducive to student safety and supportive of positive student self-esteem.
Assist in maintaining student data/ records and support guidance and administration procedures for student placement.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of all student related information or data.
Plan, conduct, and supervise students/chaperones on approved field trips, excursions, and educational tours.
Submit accurate, legible, and complete information on forms, requisitions, reports, records, surveys in a timely fashion as requested by administration or guidance.
Responsible for the safety and welfare of students at all times within the school setting, on school property and on approved outings and/or field trips.
Ensures there is proper supervision for students at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.
Temperament:
Composure under stress
Ability to work as a team member and independently
Flexibility
Multitasking
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Specific Skills:
Advanced Computer Skills
Operate office equipment
Planning/organization skills
Other Skills and Abilities:
Follow written and verbal directions
Work with minimal supervision
Exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks
Communicate effectively at all organizational level
Perform duties according to District policies and state and federal regulations
Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom
Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the applicable policies of the Ringgold School District and/or Pennsylvania Department of Education.
This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties.
Position Type:Full-Time
Job Requirements
Job ID: 474914023
Originally Posted on: 4/27/2025
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