Speech Pathologist - Up to 2.0

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ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ITHACA, NEW YORK

Our Mission is: to educate every student to become a life long learner; to foster academic, social, emotional and physical development; to nurture an understanding and respect for all people in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic world; and to promote responsible citizenship in a democracy.

Position Title:                      Up to 2.0 Speech Pathologists

Brief Description:            Provide speech therapy services to students ages 3-5. Responsible for implementation, monitoring and progress reporting of students’ IEPs. Work collaboratively with various teams of professionals and families to meet students needs.

Current Location:             District Wide

Anticipated Dates:            July 1, 2012, through August 17, 2012

Posting Dates:                      May 11, 2012, through May 24, 2012 (Application Deadline)

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

• Possession of (or proof of eligibility for) New York State certification in Speech and Hearing Handicapped and New York State licensure as a Speech Pathologist.

Desired Characteristics:

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure students thrive; and

• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community; and

• Exhibits ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Minimum Salary:             $36,268 (full-time base)

Apply To:                         www.applitrack.com/icsd/onlineapp/

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victims status, or other federal/state protected status.