Substitute Speech and Language Pathologist

Position Description JOB TITLE: Substitute Speech and Language Pathologist

DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy

REPORTS TO: Principal and ESE Director

STATUS: Temporary; Hourly non-exempt

HOURS: As needed, on-call

LOCATION: Calvary Christian Academy, all campuses

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At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of

Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school

environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially.

Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a Minister and staff

member, it is not only what we do, it is also who we are.

Purpose Statement: The CCA substitute Speech and Language Pathologist plays a vital role in furthering the

mission of Calvary Christian Academy and will work in the capacity for which they are

hired. As a substitute, the individual will teach, train, lead, guide, and follow the lesson

plans to properly instruct the students in their care. As a substitute, the individual must

take ownership of the assigned role so that students are always well supervised and

taught per the provided plans.

Scope: The position is multifaceted in that the individual takes on the tasks of another staff

member who is absent. As a substitute, this person is in constant contact with children,

school staff, parents, and church staff.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Model Christ in word and deed while:
• Adhere to professional standards and dress code
• Providing therapy to Students with provided lesson plans
• Following CCA Staff regulations, guidelines, procedures
• Providing a safe environment for kids

Qualifications/Skills/Gifts:

• A love to teach as unto the Lord and lead/live by the Word
• Willing to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant
• Excellent interpersonal skills with regards to colleagues, substitutes and students
• Love for children and a desire to see that they have a right relationship with Jesus Christ
• Organized and flexible with people, schedules, and good at following schedules
• Patience of job, with a calm spirit
• Love to serve the Lord in all areas of life
• Be able to lift 40 lbs
• Able to bend, and be flexible around kids
• Master’s in Speech Pathology
• Florida License in Speech Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing
• Association (which is a national certification)
• Ability to lead and communicate with children
• Ability to multi-task and become easily oriented
• The ability to be “with it” and monitor groups of children with a positive disciplinary approach
• Ability to be flexible and open to coming at the last minute and filling the gap where needs are evident