Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist Job Description

Eureka USD #389 is seeking a full-time speech language pathologist for the 2021-2022 school year.  The SLP position will serve students Early Childhood through 12^thgrade.  The speech language pathologist supports the instructional program with specific responsibilities for identifying students with communication disorders; planning and implementing appropriate individual education plans to minimize adverse impact on student success; and recommending direct and indirect services.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree from an accredited college/ university

Current Kansas Speech Pathologist Licensure with endorsement

Health certificate on file

Experience preferred, but not required

The speech language pathologist performs the following essential job functions:

1. Assesses students’ communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility, and developing recommendations for treatment.
2. Collaborates with a variety of groups and individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
3. Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing and screenings, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and providing training to parents, students, and staff.
4. Develops individual educational plans, interventions, and educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
5. Interprets medical reports within the scope of the speech language pathologist’s experience for the purpose of providing information and ensuring that treatment and intervention plans are appropriate.
6. Maintains files and records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, Medicaid information, treatment plans, required documentation, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and compliance.
7. Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, general education intervention meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information,
8. Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, educational plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, progress reports, etc. for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and conveying information.
9. Provides targeted, prescriptive speech and language therapy to identified students for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success.

• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and therapy techniques, assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students’ needs.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information, and/or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Schedules student speech language therapy intervention sessions for the purpose of directing services in an efficient and timely manner.
• Supervises speech para for the purpose of monitoring performance and supporting the overall objectives of the instructional program to impact student success.
• Stays abreast of new technologies to facilitate and support student learning, data management, and communication.
• Assists teachers in the implementation of curricular modifications, accommodations, and classroom strategies.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
• Travels between district buildings as needed.

Critical Skills

• Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely, and helpful manner.
• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

Physical Requirements

The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds.  The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people.  The employee is responsible for the work output of others.  The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.