Reporting to: the Lower School Principal
Start date: 14 August 2012 (this is a maternity cover position through to either December 20 or February 8, 2013)
Please note that applicants must hold an EU or UK passport or be otherwise able to obtain the right to work in the UK.
Overall purpose
The Early Childhood Speech/Language Therapist is responsible for identifying, assessing, and instructing Lower School children ages 4-8 years old with articulation delays, language learning difficulties or phonological awareness delays and works closely with classroom teachers, other special needs teachers, and parents.
Summary of duties
• Provide direct instruction to identified children
• Work collaboratively with teachers, including some direct classroom instruction in phonological awareness for groups of children ages 4-6 years old
• Evaluate prospective students and current students and prepare reports in a timely manner
• Prepare individual educational plans for children in caseload
• Serve as member of Lower School student support team
• Attend and/or conduct parent conferences
• Consult with teachers
• Present in-service programs to teachers and parents
• Take an active role with LS special events, staff meetings and workshops
• Follow up with parents on hearing status and medical concerns
• Participate actively in the life of the School, through attendance at events, committee membership and leadership of extracurricular activities
• Any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Principal
Selection criteria
Essential qualifications/experience:
• Master's degree
• At least two years’ experience practicing speech and language therapy in a school setting
• RCSLT certified or similar certification (e.g. ASHA)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• A desire to work in a team-focused, community environment
• Excellent technology skills; up-to-date knowledge of current trends in classroom technology
• Willingness to contribute to school life outside of the classroom
• A proven commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children
Desirable qualifications/experience:
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• Recent training/experience with phonological awareness
• Experience with early literacy programs for 4-7 year olds
• Demonstrated proficiency in using technology as a means of enhancing language learning
• Flexibility and a keen sense of organization
• Recent professional development in assessment, phonological awareness, and language learning difficulties
• Familiarity with American educational practices
• Knowledge and understanding of international and/or independent school communities
This position description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the role that are commensurate with the job title and salary.
The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. A disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau will be requested for all successful applicants.
To apply please email employment@asl.org
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