Speech and Hearing Teacher (2024-2025 Continuous Recruitment) JobID: 2983 + Position Type: Teaching/ Teaching + Date Posted: 2/5/2024 + Location: Rochester City School District + Date Available: 2024-2025 + Closing Date: 12/27/2024    Position Information Bargaining UnitRTA Job LocationTBD Job TitleTeacher - Speech and Hearing Hours35 BracketN/A Salary/Range $50,500 - $71,997 (Starting pay range, depending on experience) ABOUT RCSD: The Rochester City School District is nestled in the heart of the vibrant and culturally rich city of Rochester, New York. With a backdrop of picturesque landscapes and a burgeoning educational atmosphere, our district is dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for all students. Comprising a diverse and dynamic student body of nearly 24,000 students, our district proudly reflects the mosaic of Rochester's diverse population, fostering an environment of inclusivity and mutual respect. Our 52 preschool sites, 45 schools and 10 alternative programs cater to a variety of learning styles and needs, ranging from innovative magnet programs to traditional neighborhood schools. Our mission is to foster students’ individual talents and abilities in a nurturing environment of equity. We seek to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving world, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Guided by a forward-thinking philosophy, our dedicated superintendent and school board are committed to achieving excellence in education. With a focus on facilitating academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility, our district strives to prepare students for a bright future. Together, we work towards equipping each student with the tools they need to become lifelong learners and valuable contributors to both their local community and the global society.FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF UNIT: Provides comprehensive services to students, staff and parents in areas of language, speech and communication development in order to empower students to reach their potential within the instructional program and to enable them to be communicatively competent adults. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ø Screen, identify, assess, interpret and diagnose disorders, delays, and/or differences in speech (articulation, fluency, voice), oral pharyngeal function, language, and/or cognitive/communication. Ø Develop preventative and remedial verbal enrichment programs in areas of language, and/or cognitive/communication. Ø Provide habilitation, rehabilitation and remedial services to students with diagnosed disorders, delays and/or differences in speech (articulation, fluency, voice), oral pharyngeal function, language, and/or cognitive/communication. Ø Assess, select and/or develop augmentative and alternative communication systems and provides training in their use. Ø Provide aural rehabilitation to students with hearing impairments. Ø Enhance speech-language proficiency and communication effectiveness. Ø Screen hearing and other factors for the purpose of speech-language evaluation and/or the initial identification of individuals with other communication disorders. Ø Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary Pupil Personnel Services Team. Ø Organize the delivery of language, speech and hearing services to comply with local, state and federal service mandates and specific program designs within the building. Ø Confer with District personnel and parents regarding programs, classes, and individual needs of students. Ø Promote the development of communication skills in all students by acting as a resource person for District personnel. Ø Collaborate with teachers to integrate communication skills into the curricula. Ø Make appropriate referrals for communication, educational psychosocial, or medical management. Ø Maintain currency in the profession by participating in continuing education activities. Ø Construct professional reports to school personnel, parents, physicians, and others as required. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Ø Compile data, statistical reports and other information on services provided for ongoing program evaluation and research on best practices. Ø Provide data and information regarding equipment, materials and supplies needed for screening, evaluation and habilitation services as required, for budget preparation and program management. Ø Attend departmental staff meetings, school faculty meetings and parent meetings. Ø Participate in projects and activities recommended by central management or schools. Ø Participate in departmental committees to promote best practice. Ø Attend Committee on Special Education Meetings. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION: Ø Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Ø New York State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology. Ø New York State Certification as Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped. Ø Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association is preferred, but not required. '); function setUpPageBreaks(){h = 0; try{}catch(ex){}} var h = 0 setTimeout("setUpPageBreaks()",100) document.write('