ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES

C-213-09                                                                                                                                  June 22, 2009

The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools announces a vacancy in the following position:

LEAD SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
TEACHER SCHEDULE

Persons who are qualified and are interested in applying should submit resumé.
The position is open until a candidate is identified.

Human Resources Department
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
2601 Bransford Avenue
Nashville, TN 37204
Fax: 615-291-6037

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in speech language pathology and be eligible for a Tennessee Department of Education Professional School Service Personnel License with an endorsement in speech and language.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the services coordinator in the supervision and maintenance of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools’ speech/language department; assign student workloads and assist SLPs in the scheduling of student services within the school; assist the services coordinator in the evaluation of speech/language therapists on an annual basis, mentor and support SLPs, demonstrate a working knowledge of current practices and trends in assessment and service provision related to speech and language therapy in a school-based setting; be responsible for purchasing and maintaining equipment and supplies needed for students and the department; communicate effectively with parents, school administrators, and teachers, and demonstrate a working knowledge of Special Education policies, practices and law; process and problem solve a variety of issues related to speech and language services provision, plan and hold professional development for speech and language therapists; plan and hold monthly staff meetings with speech and language therapists; assist in the interview process and makes recommendations for hiring new speech and language therapists.

Applicants are required to file a letter indicating interest in the above named vacancy along with a current resumé listing the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three (3) references, one of whom must be a current or past supervisor.

The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion or disability in its hiring or employment practices or in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services or activities.
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