Attachment_1_Statement_of_Work.pdf

Scope of Work

1.0 Background: The Speech/Language Therapist works with students with disabilities that have been referred through the Student Assistance Team process, have been in another therapeutic speech or language program within another district receiving services, or has been referred by the IEP team. A speech-language impairment refers to students who have articulation problems that make access to education difficult due to unintelligibility of letter and word pronunciation. Language refers to deficits in both expressive and receptive language that impedes academic performance. The Speech- Language Therapist must be licensed in New Mexico and have present knowledge of the unique needs of the students on Taos Pueblo. The Speech Therapist will provide all supplies and materials to perform designated work. Contractor should have experience working with the unique needs of Native American students.

2.0 Scope: The contractor will perform speech-language services for approximately 13 students that are diagnosed as speech language impaired, hearing impaired, or have had any other certified diagnosis that warrants services and as noted on the student’s individual education plan. The Speech-language Therapist will conduct universal screening on all new students that attend Taos Day School, as well as a full screening of students that are entering kindergarten. The Speech-language Therapist will work with students in small groups and in a 1:1 setting in both special and general education settings. Therapeutic work will always be in a special education setting, separated from general education peers.

3.0 Objective: To remediate speech articulation deficits in students that impede academic performance.

To utilize therapeutic intervention to increase receptive and expressive language skills for students that are two standard deviations below the norm for their grade level.

To evaluate students that may have hearing, speech, or language deficits based on information from the Student Assistance Team.

4.0 Tasks are the following but are not limited to:

To screen students that may have deficits in speech and language based on Student

Assistance Team data or other referral methods.

To evaluate students utilizing standardized measured testing instruments to determine if placement is warranted To meet with students in a therapeutic 1:1 setting or small group setting to provide suggestions for therapy services that can be carried into the home if warranted.

To provide therapeutic services that will help the student with adaptations in the general education classroom.

To draft relevant sections of the IEP for students with speech language impairments including: evaluation summaries/reports, present levels of performance, annual goals, related services, and quarterly progress reports.

To attend IEP meetings and work with the IEP team to determine appropriate services and settings for speech-language impaired students.

To keep legal framework of 60 days to complete evaluations from time Consent to Evaluate form is signed by parents/guardians.

To conduct audio-metric screenings on special education students.

Speech Language Therapist Services for Taos Day School

To create a plan for exiting students that have received services for multiple years, where disability is not related to organic factors.

5.0 Minimum Requirement: Candidate must be a licensed Speech Language Therapist.

6.0 Government Furnished Property (GFP): Computer and computer access will be provided after candidate is fully vindicated. GFP is property of the BIE, and all information will be in accordance with FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data – General.

7.0 Security: Must comply with BIE Security Clearance for working with students in school situations.

8.0 Place of Performance: Taos Day School, 200 Rotten Tree Road, Taos, NM 87571. All work shall be performed within 15-20hrs per week during school hours from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. The programs Subject Matter Expert (SME) will coordinate with the contractor to identify the allotted time after contract award.

9.0 Taos Day School encompasses a unique culture within its student population, and it is imperative that contractors understand the school environment, as well as an appreciation of the greater role of community in our school.

Taos is a semi-rural community where access to providers can be difficult. When a small school such as Taos Day School finds providers who maintain a high level of performance with special needs students, it is in the best interest of the school to continue these services and provide continuity for our students.