Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist Department: Special Education Reports To: Director of Special Services 2025-26 School Year Salary & Benefits Will follow the teacher's salary schedule outlined in the HEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. 2024-25 Salary for 1st year teacher with no experience: $41,410 up to $62,296 depending on education and experience. Salary schedule for 2025-26 currently under negotiations. District will pay single employee premium for district's health insurance as outlined in the HEA CBA. SUMMARY To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions consistently and to the satisfaction of the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified disabled individuals. This job description is not an exhaustive list, as employees may be required to perform duties not specifically designated within this document, at the employer's discretion. Havre Public Schools reserves the right to modify or interpret this job description as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Participates in developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), including measurable goals and objectives for each student’s needs as applicable to the educational setting. Develops a Plan of Care for Medicaid eligible Speech Language Impaired students, which may include specific instructions to students, parents, teachers, and other professionals on the IEP. Identifies/selects appropriate materials and equipment for therapy. Establishes schedules for therapy sessions and notifies all school staff of schedule. Maintains accurate daily records and data collection to document students’ attendance, progress, and Medicaid billing requirements. Verifies students’ Medicaid eligibility and writes a Plan of Care for those who are eligible. Manages time, materials, and equipment effectively. Creates materials for students with very specialized needs. Establishes and maintains a positive, organized, and safe environment for students. Uses technology resources effectively. Participates in all pre-referral and referral procedures as required by districts. Conducts comprehensive evaluations and completes progress reports. Re-evaluates as needed, reviews annual IEPs, or completes amendments as students meet goals. Uses standardized assessments, clinical judgment, and teacher-parent input to screen, evaluate, and reassess students. Provides therapeutic intervention(s) for Speech and Language Communication Disorders. Provides direct speech therapy using materials specific to communication disorder(s). Provides functional suggestions to teachers and parents regarding the student’s therapy program. Provides student services as recommended in the IEP. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents, and community agencies. Attends IEP meetings for all students served, and other student-related conferences as determined necessary. Provides families, employees, and other professionals with consultation and instruction in therapy techniques to establish carry‑over into daily activities, which ultimately affect students’ performance in the academic and community settings. Consults with teachers, parents, and other IEP committee members to ensure that students’ needs are being met. Participates in training sessions, conferences, and workshops to keep abreast of current practices, programs, and legal issues while maintaining professional certification and/or licensure. Promotes and supports the professional growth of self and others: Models professional and ethical conduct. Prepares the required reports and documents and maintains all appropriate records. Maintains confidentiality of student and other professional information. Complies with policies, procedures, and programs aligned with Montana and Federal guidelines supporting the school and District goals and priorities. Ensures that student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for age groups and student program classification. Establishes and maintains a positive collaborative relationship with students’ families, colleagues, staff and administration to increase student achievement and team collaboration. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited educational institution; Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred (SLP CCC). Possess a Montana License certificate to practice Speech Language Pathology. Possess a Montana Driver’s License. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Professional knowledge of theories, terminology, principles, and techniques of Speech Language Pathology in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult growth and development, neurological disabilities, behavioral management, and psychosocial aspects of children with mental and physical disabilities. Ability to consult and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with parents, students, teachers, administrators and colleagues. Ability to independently organize and prioritize therapy activities and program‑related paperwork as well as time management. LANGUAGE SKILLS Read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Write reports and business correspondence. Effectively present information and respond to questions from school administrators, teachers, parents, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Perform arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rates, ratios, and percentages; interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Resolve practical problems and handle a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization. Interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Operate computers and related software. Establish and maintain effective relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, and community members. Handle confidential matters. Follow directions. Work as part of a team. Manage flexible scheduling. Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Light work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. Requires handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is primarily indoors with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate. Employees work in a dynamic environment across a variety of school settings that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and may be assigned. DEADLINE Open until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr