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Providedirectinstruction to students in the areas of speech and communication as outlined intheir IEPs. Consult with other staff members on the successful implementation of communication strategies and assistive devices within the educational setting. Complete speech/communication assessment on identified students. Complete the written documents related to speech services (IEPs, Evaluation Reports, Progress Reports, etc.). Attend and sometimes facilitate IEP meetings for assigned students. Provide case management services for assigned students.

Independent School District 15 – St. Francis is a district wide SLP to work with two of our St. Francis schools; St. Francis Elementary and St. Francis Middle School. The assigned elementary grades are 4th and 5th, which are conveniently located in the same building as the Middle School. This means the person hired for this position will not have to travel from building to building. The middle school grades for this position are 6th and 7th. There is another SLP assigned to work with 8th grade students. Providedirectinstruction to students in the areas of speech and communication as outlined intheir IEPs. Consult with other staff members on the successful implementation of communication strategies and assistive devices within the educational setting. Complete speech/communication assessment on identified students. Complete the written documents related to speech services (IEPs, Evaluation Reports, Progress Reports, etc.). Attend and sometimes facilitate IEP meetings for assigned students. Provide case management services for assigned students.

Crossroads School andVocational Center (CSVC) is a special K-12 school operated by Independent School District 15 located just north of the metro area. The majority of students served at CSVC are residents of Bar-None Residential Treatment Center and are classified asat-risk youth who exhibit emotional and behavioral problems. Students from ISD 15 and surrounding districts also attend CSVC because, for many reasons, they have not been successful at their regular school of attendance. We offer a high level of special education support. Class sizes and caseloads are very small when compared to a traditional school setting. Average caseload for this position will be 8-10 students. The hired special education teacher will work specifically with middle and high school students with behavioral challenges that are also identified with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The ideal candidate willhave experience setting up and evaluating programming specific for ASD students.Provide direct special education services for students as identified on their individualized education plans. This includes any combination of reading, math, self regulation, and social skills services. Provide consultation and support to classroom teachers regarding students on IEPs. Co teaching, team teaching, and other forms of collaboration will be an important part of your role. Provide work direction and support to the assigned Educational Assistants (Paraprofessionals). Perform educational evaluations of students as required. Develop, write and implement IEPs for assigned caseload.