Speech Language Pathologist - Middle School - Burlington School District
Burlington School District Burlington, VT
About the Job
Speech Language Pathologist
Middle School - SY24/25
The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision: "Cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people. - Join the journey.”
The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:
- Value different cultures;
- Engage with the community;
- Communicate effectively;
- Think creatively;
- Skillfully solve problems; and
- Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential.
The Burlington School District is seeking a passionate and energetic Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our school committed to high levels of achievement of all students at. This position requires working with a caseload of up to 20 students with language development needs from diverse backgrounds. Applicants must be dedicated to the belief and desire for the inclusion of all students, and eager to be a member of a high energy, fast-paced dedicated special education team as well as individual student teams in support of student success for all.
Available Locations:
Edmunds Middle School
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
QUALIFICATIONS:
Job Requirements:
- Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
- Endorsement as an SLP or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
- Currently qualified or eligible for CCC.
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in effectively working with and case-managing up to 20 students with a variety of speech and language needs in one-on-one and small group settings.
- Ability to diagnose and assess language development needs of 30-35 other students per year.
- Experience supporting students with social cognition, behavioral, and social emotional needs.
- Current knowledge and experience with Speech and Language assessments
- Experience training and supervising para-educators providing support services to special needs students
- Experience in planning, leading, and managing large and potentially complex IEP meetings with students, parents, teachers, outside agencies, community mentors, and other support people.
- Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring).
- Knowledge of best practices regarding frameworks of student behavioral support.
Preferred Attributes:
- Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.
- Experience in a professional/teaching learning community; experience in co-teaching/collaborating with other educators.
- Evidence of student-centered learning approaches including personalizing instruction and supporting students meeting core proficiencies
- Evidence of integrating technology into the learning environment.
- Ongoing educational post graduate coursework in education or subject area, including diversity, equity and inclusion.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS/TERMS:
- SALARY: As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association. This is a salaried position paid Bi-Weekly with a lump sum payment for the summer period.
- SCHOOL YEAR: 10 months, 187 workdays (based on start date), 7.75 per day/38.75 per week
- BENEFITS: Benefits eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start day. BSD Benefits!
- PAID TIME: Sick Time / Personal Time As per the Master Agreement.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
