Speech Language Pathologist

Speech/Language Pathologist

Position: Speech/Language Pathologist, Willard South Elementary Qualifications: Graduate degree (Master or above) from an accredited college/university Appropriate Missouri State Teaching Certification Minimum of 3 years public school experience, preferred Performance Responsibilities: Meet standards in knowledge and competence in the communication areas of language, articulation/phonology, voice, fluency, and feeding/swallowing Meet standards in knowledge and competence of the comprehensive speech and language evaluation process Meet standards in knowledge and competence in generating educationally relative goals and objectives based on the communication needs of individual students Meet standards in knowledge and competence in the areas of program implementation through appropriate service delivery options including but not limited to: consultation, direct intervention, and collaboration Meet documentation standards Identifies those students who warrant speech/language services Diagnosis specific speech/language disorders Schedules and conducts therapy for the students who require services Plans and carries out the IEP as part of the interdisciplinary team Consults with students, parents, and professionals concerning progress in speech/language services Keeps records, writes reports, and carries on clinical correspondence concerning the student's speech/language behavior Attends and/or conducts eligibility reviews and IEP meetings Completes IEP and evaluation paperwork for students Provides information concerning the nature, purpose, and outcome of speech/language therapy services to students, parents, and professionals Perform any other duties and responsibilities as directed by Director of Special Services. Type of Position: Certified Reports to: Director of Student Services and Building Principal Evaluated by: Director of Student Services and Building Principal Contract: 185 Days