Literacy Program Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Teacher (ALM Speech Language Pathologist - SLP) will utilize leadership- advocacy and collaboration to provide prevention strategies- assessment and remediation services for students with disabilities who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language- speech- voice- and fluency. Assists in the determination eligibility for special education and the effects of the student's impairment in regard to accessing the general curriculum and state standards. This position is subject to work multiple work sites and will report to the assigned school Principal at Accelerated Literacy Model Schools.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:

• Bachelors Degree in Speech Language Pathology required
• Dyslexia Endorsement required

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• T4-T7 Georgia Teaching Certificate.
• Valid Driver's License (must be able to visit multiple worksites)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conducts speech-language screenings for students with suspected disabilities.
• Administers formal and informal (ongoing & curriculum-based) assessments.
• Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding speech-language services.
• Plans and implements evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students.
• Collaborates/consults with classroom teachers in the management of speech-language services.
• Provides consultative services to teachers- parents- administrators- and allied agencies in order to integrate speech-language goals into the classroom- other educational programs- and the home environment.
• Assures placement of students in the speech-language program and develops and implements speech-language goals/objectives on individualized education plans according to established due process procedures
• Supports early identification and intervention efforts by helping teams distinguish between language-based learning needs and instructional gaps, specifically in Grades PreK-3.
• Provides guidance and strategies to educators on building oral language, academic vocabulary, and discourse within daily literacy instruction.
• Engages in professional learning aligned to the Science of Reading and language development to ensure practices remain current and effective.
• Collaborates with literacy interventionists school leadership teams to strengthen language-rich Tier 1 instruction in support of accelerated literacy outcomes.
• 200 Hours of professional development

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification.  In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities:  Will require travel to multiple sites.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. 

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position.  It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.  
 

COMPENSATION
Salary Grade: Student Support Services

Salary Range: APS Salary Schedules

Work Days: 202