Central Committee on Special Education - Bilingual Speech/Language Evaluator (CPSE) RB#24-034

BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

BUFFALO , NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN RB# 24-034

CENTRAL COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION

SPEECH-LANGUAGE EVALUATOR (BILINGUAL)

BUFFALO PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

NOTICE OF POSITION

Position

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr.Tonja M. Williams Knight, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

CENTRAL COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION

SPEECH-LANGUAGE EVALUATOR (BILINGUAL)

BUFFALO PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

How To Apply

Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the application is completed, click the “Submit” button. Your application will be kept on file for one year.

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Qualifications

Candidates must hold a New York State certification as a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped or Teacher of the Speech and Language Disabled (bilingual extension or certification preferred but not required). It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications. New York State Licensure and Registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist is required. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence is preferred. Experience completing speech-language evaluations is preferred. Candidates must have knowledge of ASHA Scope and Practice of Speech-Language Pathology, Medicaid Regulations, and Federal and State Regulations pertaining to Speech-Language Pathology. Candidates must have application knowledge of various Speech-Language assessment tools. Candidates must also possess strong interpersonal communication skills. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Duties

The duties include, but will not be limited to:

• Performing observations and consultations
• Administering Speech-Language evaluations
• Completing IEP Direct input
• Writing reports required by the Committee on Special Education (CSE)
• Assisting the CSE in the appropriate development and implementation of Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Inputting Medicaid billing into Kinney
• May be required to attend CSE meetings and consult with other professional disciplines, vendors, parents, and school personnel
• Completing other duties deemed necessary and appropriate.
  
  

This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.

Appointment

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, credentials, and evaluation of experience. Personal Interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

SALARY: Per BTF Contract

FUNDING: Funding Pending

FINAL DATE

FOR FILING: SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

DR. TONJA M. WILLIAMS KNIGHT,

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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