ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPEECH PATHOLOGIST .4FTE (2 DAYS/WEEK) WEDNESDAY / FRIDAY

Purpose

The Speech-Language Pathologist will work with the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team to help resolve communication disorders including the mechanical aspects of speech production, phonation, attention/memory, articulation and language processing that interfere with the individual student's ability to derive benefit from the district's educational program.

Responsible To

Director of Special Services and Building Administrator

Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited college/university.
• Current Speech Language Pathology license issued by the Kansas Department for aging and Disability Services on file in the Central Office.
• A demonstrated commitment to career development and life-long learning.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a resource to staff members and parents in the development of a balanced program for communication.
• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language delays/disorders.
• Participate in development of goals and strategies for educational improvement.
• Provide any assigned paraprofessional with appropriate direction, supervision and evaluation.
• Ensure that all activities conform to state and district guidelines.
• Ensure that all activities adhere to the professional standards.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Work effectively with community organizations and outside agencies.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the value of an education.
• Support the mission and philosophy of Derby Public Schools.
• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally requires the ability to move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.