1.0 Regular Substitute Speech Teacher

A Regular Substitute is a Teacher/Teaching Assistant who is appointed to a regular teaching/teaching assistant position in place of a regular teacher/teaching assistant who is away from his/her position on a leave of absence. (minimum of one semester; maximum of full school year)

Location:

• North High School/Non-Public Schools

Appointment Date: Immediately
Posting Number: #6826
Addendum: 133

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess and retain an NYS Certified License Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities or Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped
• NYS Certified License as a Speech-Language Pathologist preferred

Preferred Characteristics & Experience:

• Possess experience as a Speech Teacher, with demonstrated opportunities to work with students with medical/health issues and/or developmental delays.
• Possess knowledge of a variety of disabilities and their potential effects on a student's expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language functioning.
• Certified, trained, or experienced in the area of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Possess a strong understanding of federal and state mandates related to supporting students with disabilities.
• Possess demonstrated skill in Speech-Language Assessment and the development of intervention plans and goals appropriate to address all facets of communication needs of the student.
• Possess knowledge of the resources and supports available to assess the daily language skills and functioning of students with disabilities, particularly students with autism, cognitive and pervasive developmental delays.
• Possess an ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team as well as schedule and coordinate intervention with a variety of service providers.
• Possess knowledge of the resources and supports available to assess, design, train, and monitor the use of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.
• Possess well-developed written and oral communication skills, and proven ability to interact positively with students, parents and colleagues.
• Possess effective case management and resource management skills.
• Possess demonstrated experience in applying research-based therapeutic and instructional methodologies when working with students with disabilities.
• Possess the ability to remain flexible and respond effectively as emergent classroom situations warrant.
• Possess knowledge and experience with IEP writing, data collection, and presentation.
• Possess knowledge and experience with reporting mandates and processes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct school-wide speech screenings and accept student referrals from teachers and parents for potential communication delays.
• Diagnose speech sound disorders, language delays, stuttering, or social communication deficits that act as barriers to a student’s classroom success.
• Provide targeted intervention through diverse service models, including pull-out sessions (individual/small group) and push-in support directly inside the general or special education classroom.
• Act as the IEP Case Manager for students whose primary qualifying disability is a speech or language impairment. They write measurable goals, monitor legal compliance, and track quarterly progress.
• Train teachers on implementing classroom modifications (like visual schedules or communication boards) and help design Response to Intervention (RTI) support frameworks.
• With applicable credentials, Medicaid billing and reporting.
• Appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned by their Supervisor.

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Student Services
Salary: $47,200 - $53,700 (per WTA contract)

(PRO-RATED AS NECESSARY)

Application Deadline: November 11, 2026

Application Procedure:

Internal: District employees (Probationary and tenured teachers requesting a transfer within their current tenure area, Teaching Assistants who are currently fully certified in the appropriate tenure area) may apply by submitting a letter of interest to Human Resources with a copy to the building principal. E-mailed letters of interest are not acceptable. The original signed letters of interest must be submitted by the end of the day on November 11, 2026.

External: All others (including part-time teachers, teachers applying outside of their current tenure area, regular subs, and per diem subs) should fill out an online application at www.williamsvillek12.org or www.wnyric.org/application and then apply to appropriate posting. If you have any questions you may contact Human Resources at lmgoss@williamsvillek12.org.

The Williamsville Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.