Description Position at SESI Schools

Now Hiring for Immediate Opening 

About Us
SESI Schools provides specialized education programming for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional teacher who will play an essential role in fueling student success. 
  

Why Join Us 
Are you looking for a new opportunity to make an impact in the lives of students? Join us at SESI Schools, where we are proving what is possible for students with unique needs. We offer a generous benefits package including:   

Competitive salary range of $65,000-$75,000Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision Employer-paid life insurance 401(k) plan with employer matching Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,625 Other great benefits like Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Pet Insurance Continued training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth

   

The Opportunity  

The Speech Language Pathologist will be responsible for providing intervention in the areas of articulation, language, and fluency. They will assess student needs, provide high quality speech and language therapy, and collaborate with both school personnel and families to provide services to students. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional clinician who will play an essential role in fueling student success.  

You Are  

Someone who is passionate about serving students with special needs so that they can perform at their highest level and realize productive, fulfilling futures. You believe that ALL children can learn and have the desire to make a positive impact in the lives of students. You excel at building relationships, collaborating with a team, and persevering through difficult challenges. You have a sense of optimism, a willingness to learn and grow, and a commitment to improving outcomes for students.  

The Responsibilities
  

Organizes a program that addresses school speech and language therapy goals per the students’ IEPs. Works cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the local education agency per the student’s IEP. Coordinates speech and language therapy services with student services provided by other school personnel per the student’s IEP. Maintains records of the speech and language program and prepares periodic reports as required. Conducts speech and language therapy screenings per the PPT recommendations. Administers formal and informal (ongoing & curriculum-based) assessments based upon PPT decisions. Analyzes and interprets information to make relevant school-based recommendations regarding the need for speech and language therapy services. Provides appropriate information on an informal or formal basis regarding speech and language therapy programs through consultation, trainings, and/or professional development. Supervises Clinical Fellows, SLP-Assistants (SLP-A) and interns, if applicable. Collaborates/consults with classroom teachers in the management of disorders that limits abilities to communicate verbally and perform daily functional communication. Manages the facilities, materials and equipment, including assistive technology if needed, necessary to the delivery of services. Plans evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students per the PPT process & adjusts intervention strategies based upon student performance and data collection. Uses evidence-based methods and techniques appropriate to stated objectives per the students’ IEP. Participate in Crisis Intervention Team meetings, PLCs, and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings. Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities related to speech-language-hearing and education 

The Qualifications  

Master’s Degree from an ASHA accredited university is requiredValid Speech-Language Pathologist license/credential is required or eligible for oneRequired to travel between our Norwalk and Wallingford school programsExperience working with students in a school setting is preferredAvailability for the position could be full year or just 10 months depending on the candidateMust be legally authorized to work in the United States

   

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.