Speech Language Pathologist - Underwood Elementary

About the role

The job of Speech-Language Pathologist was established for the purpose of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for identifying students with communication disorders; recommending, planning, and implementing appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success; and serving as case manager.

Responsibilities

• Administers tests for the purpose of assessing students.
• Affirms and evaluates 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.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or 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.
• Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral, staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents, students and/or staff.
• Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices, feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.
• Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
• Interprets medical reports within the scope of speech-language pathologist’s experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment and/or intervention plans are appropriate.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential electronic and manual files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, SEAS, Goal Tracker, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. professional learning community, training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Performs site visits at multiple worksites including home visits for the purpose of observing and/or providing therapy and assistance as required.
• Presents a wide variety of written materials (e.g. IEPs, activity logs, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, homework, service plans for private students, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing a written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provides direct and indirect speech and language services to students for the purpose of implementing treatments in compliance with goals and objectives.
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment 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 providing information and/or referral as appropriate.
• Schedules various activities (e.g. student therapy appointments, IEPs, hearing and language screenings, testing, etc.) for the purpose of completing necessary arrangements.
• Serves as the case manager for special education students for the purpose of ensuring proper services in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Supervises the work activities of others (e.g. student teachers, clinical fellows, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring performance and achieving overall objectives.
• Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in job-related area.
• Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability.
• MO Board of Healing Arts License AND MO Student Services Certificate from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• 30 Units of Continuing Education every 2 years.