Position: Speech Teacher (0.7 FTE)
Location: Charlton Heights Elementary School & Stevens Elementary School
Start Date: TBD
About Us:
The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive. Our educators are committed to helping students reach their full potential through collaboration, creativity, and compassion.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and caring Speech Teacher (0.7 FTE) to join our special education team, serving students at both Charlton Heights and Stevens Elementary Schools. The successful candidate will provide speech and language therapy services, evaluate student needs, and work collaboratively with classroom teachers, special education staff, and families to support student success.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group speech-language therapy to students in accordance with IEP goals.
- Conduct evaluations and assessments of speech, language, and communication skills.
- Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to student needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to support communication development across settings.
- Maintain accurate and timely records, progress notes, and reports.
- Participate in CSE meetings and contribute to IEP development.
Qualifications:
- NYS Certification as a Speech and Language Disabilities (SLD) Teacher or Speech-Language Pathologist required.
- Experience working with elementary-aged students preferred.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Preferred:
- Experience in school-based settings and familiarity with IEP development
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices for articulation, language, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and working with students with Autism.
- Licensure with ASHA CCC-SLP
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District strives to build a culturally responsive and inclusive environment that encourages, embraces, and celebrates diversity.
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972. The School District provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.