Speech Language Pathologist

About the Team 

Constellation Schools are seeking a highly-qualified Speech & Language Pathologist in Lorain/Elyria, Ohio.

The Speech & Language Pathologist facilitates the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with Section 504 and IDEA. As the speech language pathologist, provides for the delivery of speech and language services and evaluates pupils referred for multidisciplinary evaluations to determine appropriate educational programs.

About the Opportunity: 

Responsibilities of the Speech & Language Pathologist include:

• Facilitates the implementation of procedures pursuant to Section 504/IDEA, including processing grievances, advising administrators, and providing consultation regarding the development and implementation of regular and special education services.
• Ensure that students referred for speech and language assessments receive an appropriate and comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation as specified by state and federal regulations.
• Ensure procedural compliance with federal and state mandates with regard to the provision of speech and language services and parent and student rights.
• Participate in Multi-Factored Evaluation team, Individualized Education Program team, Instructional Assistance Team, or other child-study team meetings, on an as-needed basis.
• Provide in-service training for teachers and/or administrators regarding relevant current developments in the fields of education and speech language pathology.
• Serve as a liaison to community agencies which provide services for special needs students.
• Assist the Coordinator of Educational Services in the development of the special education and pupil services budget, the recruitment and selection of pupil services staff, and the review and development of special education reports as required by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Attend national and local professional seminars, read professional literature, participate in professional development activities, and engage in relevant research activities.
• Duties appropriate to the position may be added by the Executive Director or designee

About You: 

• Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders or equivalent (required)
• ODE licensure as a speech language pathologist (required)
• Current State of Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology License (required)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (preferred)
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, peers, parents, and community.
• Proficient in relevant computer applications.
• Accuracy in keyboard skills and proven ability to enter data with attention to detail.
• Able to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Problem solving skills: able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; able to gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills: able to maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas and exhibit a willingness to try new things
• Oral Communication: able to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills and conduct meetings.
• Written Communication: able to edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively and able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/organizing: able to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Quality Control: able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability: able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability: able to be consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to leadership direction and solicit and accept feedback to improve performance.

About Us:

History

Founded in 2001, Constellation Schools grew out of a community’s desire to offer an educational choice that balanced academic achievement with life skills, character education, and social-emotional learning. Over the years, Constellation Schools garnered many awards including the US Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon award and multiple School of Promise and Momentum awards from the Ohio Department of Education. Today, Constellation Schools comprise of 15 learning communities operated by ACCEL Schools, one of the nation’s leading charter school management companies.

Mission & Vision

Constellation Schools provide every child an opportunity to obtain an excellent education built on a foundation of character education for lifelong success.

• Exceptional learning communities characterized by high expectations and academic excellence
• Teachers are inspiring, compassionate, and committed to the success of every student
• Students are actively engaged life-long global learners on the path to becoming responsible, compassionate, and involved world citizens

We offer the following benefits: 

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $102,000.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Life benefits – time & peace of mind 

• Paid time off 
• Retirement contributions 
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance 
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) 
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations 

Health benefits – stay well & thrive 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 

• Voluntary short-term disability insurance 
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance 

Career benefits – keep growing 

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.