Speech-Language Therapist

Location: BIE Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School, 122 East Street, Eagle Butte, South Dakota

Schedule: 3 days per week, 8 hours per day, for 44 weeks during the school year

Requirements

• Current, valid, and unrestricted South Dakota license to independently practice as a Speech-Language Therapist
• Applicable professional certification as required for Speech-Language Therapy services
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience as a Speech-Language Therapist in a school-based setting
• Experience working with students with special needs
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Strong knowledge of South Dakota and Federal special education laws, regulations, and eligibility requirements
• Ability to independently conduct speech and language evaluations and provide therapy services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, school staff, and Special Education personnel
• Experience working with Native American students in reservation schools is preferred
• Must be able to successfully complete required background investigation/security clearance requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing speech-language therapy to special education students according to their IEPs
• Conduct initial evaluations, reevaluations, and other required speech-language assessments
• Prepare evaluation reports and develop and update IEPs
• Participate in IEP and eligibility meetings as required
• Implement and monitor student goals and objectives identified in each IEP
• Maintain accurate student files, therapy documentation, and progress records
• Consult with the MTSS/problem-solving team when requested
• Complete evaluations within required State and Federal timelines
• Provide training or guidance to school staff and parents on speech-language topics when requested
• Recommend appropriate therapeutic equipment and resources based on individual student needs
• Remain available for consultation when not on-site when requested by the school
• Coordinate closely with the Special Education Director, School Supervisor, teachers, students, and parents to ensure continuity of services