The Pinnacle School enables students with complex learning profiles and secondary co-occurring needs to thrive through small class sizes, differentiated instruction, active problem-solving and relationship building. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is a Connecticut state-approved special education school. Our students are both privately and district placed and come from Connecticut and New York.
Candidates will be joining a robust and collaborative team of highly trained clinicians and teachers with expertise in special education, school counseling, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and classroom and behavior management. Pinnacle faculty and staff work tirelessly to support each student to become an enthusiastic learner and an engaged member of the community. We hire accomplished, inspiring people with a combination of teaching experience, advanced degrees, contagious enthusiasm, and engaging communication skills.
The Speech and Language Pathologist will provide high quality, data-driven instruction to students aligned with the school's mission and philosophy. The SLP will differentiate sessions and curriculum to support students' learning styles and current achievement levels. The successful candidate will cultivate open and positive lines of communication with students, teachers and parents regarding academic, social and emotional progress and development, as well as maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues.
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:
- Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through ASHA (preferred)
- Valid Connecticut state and school licensure or eligible for license to practice in the state of Connecticut (061 - Speech and Language Pathologist)
- Minimum 3 years experience within a school-setting, with special education student populations with language-based learning differences
- Familiar with the IEP process and the collection of progress monitoring data
- Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students social, emotional, and executive functioning need
- Commitment to helping children of all abilities reach their full potential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, enthusiastic style to fit with our small-team environment
Qualities of a Successful Candidate:
- Flexible and Patient - is able to react quickly and seamlessly to changes, is able to alter plans both instructionally and clinically based on observations and data
- Creative - is creative when planning engaging lessons and thinking outside the box to create the best individualized intervention for a student.
- Quick Thinking - is able to remain calm, evaluate and make sound decisions in high pressure situations
- Collaborative - Able to collaborate with team members across a variety of disciplines
- Reflective - is able to reflect on instruction, student progress, interactions, and implementation of plans, and seek/use resources to improve
- Growth Mindset - Curious and motivated to learn, find a deeper understanding and overcome challenges
- Seeks help, guidance and support - is able to recognize when collaboration or support is needed and is motivated to improve
- Able to build and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and districts
- Honest - is able to report on student progress in an honest and professional manner and is able to provide feedback to leadership and team members respectfully and honestly.
- Solid organizational skills - able to succeed in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting deadlines
- Commitment to helping students of all abilities reach their full potential and an enthusiastic style to fit with our small-team environment
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
- 401K plan with 100% vested company contributions from day one.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Wellness incentive programs.
About Our School: Greenwich Education Group operates special education schools, including Links Academy, The Pinnacle School, The Spire School, and Meliora Academy, offering unique learning environments and curricula tailored to student needs.
New Story (the parent company) is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve.
