(SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILIBILITY)

POSITION:

Bilingual (Yiddish) Teacher of Speech Improvement providing bilingual evaluations to students potentially in need of IEPs and IESPs.

(ONE YEAR POSITION)

LOCATION:

Up to four (4) positions in Brooklyn geographic districts. Assignments may include completion of bilingual speech and language assessments evaluations and/or provision of service to preschool, school-age students, and will take place in multiple CSEs within Brooklyn.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Currently appointed NYCPS Teacher of Speech Improvement OR New York State Certification as Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSSH) OR New York State Certification as Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
• Satisfactory rating(s) within the last two years
• Bilingual service provision experience preferred

  
  

  SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Experience in, and knowledge of, providing bilingual speech-language services to preschool and school age students.
• Experience in, and knowledge of, a variety of standardized and non-standardized speech assessments, including bilingual assessments.
• Experience in the use of dynamic assessments and the ability to synthesize bilingual assessment outcomes to recommend school-based speech and language recommendations as appropriate
• Ability to articulate relationship between speech and language skills and academic outcomes, quality IEP development.
• Ability to collaborate with families regarding provision of services to pre-K and school age students.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate with School IEP team and CSE team, (including parents) and other disciplines as necessary.
• Satisfactory experience in completing speech and language assessments.
• Willingness to develop and present professional development and parent training events.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Proficiency in the use of NYC DOE systems related to attendance and IEPs.

 After interviewing applicants that meet the selection criteria above, the following applicants will be considered:

Regularly appointed and tenured

Regularly appointed and not tenured

New applicants to the New York City Public Schools

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide bilingual speech and language services in accordance with IEP.
• Integrate provision of Speech and Language Services into the student’s classroom and natural learning environment.
• Conduct initial assessments as needed, if the caseload allows.
• Consult with school and supervisory staff on matters relating to Speech and Language Therapy, including instruction on therapeutic intervention, methodology, and developing individual goals and objectives for students as per IEP.
• Participate in multidisciplinary and parent conferences to discuss student progress and provide recommendations for service delivery in the least restrictive environment.
• Collaborate on development of quality IEPs.
• Participate in implementation and usage of IEP-recommended Assistive Technology or classroom-based instructional technology (professional development provided as necessary).
• Outreach to parents/guardians with a focus on providing recommendations to enhance students’ functional ability and continued development in both school and home.
• Train classroom staff, including paraprofessionals, regarding student-specific Speech and Language Therapy interventions as well as classroom-based interventions.
• Consult with school personnel on tiered classroom support.
• Participate in school IEP Team, CSE and Impartial Hearing meetings as necessary.
• Maintain daily attendance and anecdotal records for students receiving Speech and Language Therapy, as directed by the DOE.
• Maintain all related information in specified DOE information systems.
• Other related duties consistent with this posting.

   

  SALARY:

  As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement 

  WORK SCHEDULE:

• As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Adequate travel time will be incorporated into the daily work schedule as the position will be itinerant.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Send resume, cover letter, and districts of preference to

CSE7@schools.nyc.gov and CSE8@schools.nyc.gov . Kindly indicate the circular posting number in your email.