Friday, 27 September 2013

[YEP-DC] Speech-Language Pathologist Opening at Maya Angelou Schools

Speech-Language Pathologist Opening
 
The Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools' (MAPCS) in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to work at our middle and high schools for the 2013-2014 school year.  Our middle and high schools are located on separate floors of the same building.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Work with 30 middle and high school students
  • Address personal, socio-emotional, academic, and vocational needs that have an impact on attainment of educational goals
  • Distinguish actual language disorders from socio economic factors, linguistic differences, and lack of adequate prior instruction
  • Gather and interpret data for individual students as well as overall programs and make decisions based on that data
  • Conduct assessments in collaboration with other instructional staff in order to identify students with communication disorders as well as inform instruction and intervention
  • Provide differentiated intervention that is based on assessment data and tailored to each student's learning needs 
  • Meet federal and D.C. mandates for report writing, treatment plans, logs, IEP development, etc. 
  • Communicate with parents in a professional manner
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology
  • Department of Health DC Licensure
  • ASHA Certification
  • Two years of experience similar to that of a speech-language pathologist
  • Valid and current Speech/Language Pathology license
  • Experience working with emotionally challenged youth
  • Strong commitment to Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever's mission to see that all youth succeed

 

Salary and Benefits

Starting salaries are comparable to those offered by other charter schools in the District of Columbia. In addition, See Forever offers a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, and a computer purchase assistance plan.

About the See Forever Foundation

 

Since it began operating in 1997, the See Forever Foundation's mission has been to create learning communities in lower income urban areas where all students, particularly those who have not succeeded in traditional schools, can reach their potential and prepare for college, career, and a lifetime of success. The Foundation operates the Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools in DC, as well as the Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings' secure facility for committed youth in Laurel, MD. Our students develop the academic, social, and employment skills they need to build rewarding lives and promote positive change.

 

If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org.

 

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for a teaching position, please submit your resume, your cover letter, and contact information for three references here: Speech Pathologist at Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools.  Resumes, cover letters, and references should be in a PDF or MS Word format.

 

See Forever is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

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