PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a resource to school staff members on a formal or informal basis regarding speech, language and hearing programs which may include providing Professional Development for staff on speech and language disorders and their relation to student communication and learning.
• Plans and implements a systematic and evidence-based therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of students with speech and language disabilities in accordance with IEP;
• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments; assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate;
• Provides information, support and counseling to parents and families when appropriate;
• Documents and maintain thorough and detailed data and records of the speech and language program provided to each student in compliance with each IEP as well as all local, state and federal procedures.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 8:1:2 Life Skills Class.
• Support the Southern Westchester BOCES Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals in all instruction, decisions and actions.
• Identify specific student learning challenges; develop, design, and implement differentiated lessons and programs to address these challenges.
• In collaboration with instructional teams, prepare student IEP’s and monitor progress.
• Work collaboratively with the site teams to identify and support students academically, socially and emotionally.
• Collaborate with all related-service providers and clinicians to identify and provide opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.
• Support students and families throughout the process of transitioning to adult and post-secondary programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues in support of students in their daily routines and learning opportunities including classwork, vocational preparation, interactions, and communication.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and other stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Participate in intake process for students seeking admission to instructional programs.
• Contribute to the planning of student support through the Child Study Team process.
• Position supports students with Autism Spectrum needs and Development Disabilities in a self-contained classroom setting with a focus on Life Skills.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Southern Westchester BOCES Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals in all instruction, decisions and actions.
• Identify specific student learning challenges; develop, design, and implement differentiated lessons and programs to address these challenges.
• Prepare student IEPs in collaboration with instructional teams.
• Work collaboratively with the site teams to identify and support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Collaborate with all related-service providers and school counselors to identify and provide opportunities for students to explore academic, career, and life goals.
• Support students and families throughout the process of transitioning to post-secondary learning and vocational programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues in support of students in their endeavors to engage in all academic coursework and SEL programming.
• Communicate with parents/guardians on a regular basis.
• Participate in intake process for students seeking admission to instructional programs.
• Contribute to the planning of student support through the Child Study Team process.
• Participate in school community-building activities, clubs, and events.