Speech Teacher

Patchogue-Medford School District - Patchogue, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Patchogue, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Speech Teacher will be responsible for providing engaging instruction tailored to meet the Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals of students while adhering to New York State curriculum standards. This role emphasizes collaboration with various educational stakeholders and the use of culturally responsive teaching practices to support a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide rigorous, engaging instruction addressing student Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and NYS curriculum standards.
• Use culturally and linguistically responsive practices to instruct students of varying cultural backgrounds.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and support staff to provide a team-oriented approach.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, strengths, and needs.
• Prepare trimester and annual progress reports.
• Complete student IEPs, including present levels of performance, goals, and classroom accommodations using Frontline IEP.
• Collect and record data regarding student progress toward IEP goals.
• Use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology as needed to address student needs.
• Participate in Instructional Support Team (IST) meetings to provide pre-referral strategies and interventions to support students in general education settings.
• Use a variety of interventions to support progress towards goals before considering more restrictive placements.
• Implement data-driven interventions to address gaps in learning due to COVID-19 pandemic.
• Demonstrate a reflective mindset towards instructional practice.

Requirements

• Must possess or be eligible for New York State Certification in Speech.
• Candidates possessing or eligible for Bilingual Extension preferred.
• Experience with augmentative and alternative communication devices preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Experience with augmentative and alternative communication devices.