Speech Language Pathologist (Part-time) District Wide

pspan style="font-size: 8pt; background-color: #ffffff;"strong2026-27 School Year/strong/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"182 Days/Yr/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"nbsp;/span/p pstrongspan style="color: #800000;"emspan style="font-size: 8pt;"PLEASE NOTE:nbsp; This position is part-time (0.75 FTE)/span/em/span/strong/p pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"nbsp;/span/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"span style="font-size: 8pt;"strongPurpose Statement/strong/span/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"The job of Speech-Language Pathologist was established for the purpose/s 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./span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"nbsp;/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"This job reports to Director of Special Education/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"strongnbsp;/strong/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"stronguEssential Functions/u/strong/span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"Administers tests for the purpose of assessing students./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"Assesses 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./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"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./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"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./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"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./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"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./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"Interprets medical reports within the scope of speech-language pathologistrsquo;s experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment and/or intervention plans are appropriate./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"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./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"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./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"Performs site visits at multiple worksites including home visits for the purpose of observing and/or providing therapy and assistance as required./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"Prepares 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./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"Provides direct and indirect speech and language services to students for the purpose of implementing treatments in compliance with goals and objectives./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"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./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"Schedules various actives (e.g. student therapy appointments, IEPs, hearing and language screenings, testing, etc.) for the purpose of completing necessary arrangements./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"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./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"Supervises the work activities of others (e.g. student teachers, clinical fellows, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring performance and achieving overall objectives./span/li lispan style="font-size: 8pt;"Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed./span/li /ul pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"nbsp;/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"strongunbsp;/u/strong/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"stronguOther Functions/u/strong/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit./span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"strongnbsp;/strong/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"strongunbsp;/u/strong/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"stronguJob Requirements: Minimum Qualifications/u/strong/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"strongSKILLSnbsp;/strongare required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating specialized equipment used in the treatment of communication disorders; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; and preparing and maintaining accurate records./span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"strongKNOWLEDGEnbsp;/strongis required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms and disorders; principles and practices of speech and language therapy; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws./span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"strongABILITYnbsp;/strongis required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes, and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; utilizing specialized equipment in communication disorders; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; maintaining effective working relationships; and translating therapy data into meaningful educational activities./span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"strongResponsibility/strong/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. The utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organizationrsquo;s services./span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"strongWorking Environment/strong/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 70% sitting, 20% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness./span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"nbsp;/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"stronguExperiencenbsp;/u/strongJob-related experience within a specialized field is required./span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"stronguEducationnbsp;/u/strongMasterrsquo;s degree in job-related area./span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"stronguEquivalencynbsp;/u/strongNone Specified/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"stronguRequired Testingnbsp;/u/strongNone Specified/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"stronguCertificates Licenses/u/strongnbsp;Valid Driverrsquo;s License Evidence of Insurability/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"Prior to 2003: MO Teaching Certificate from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"Beginning 2003: MO Board of Healing Arts License AND MO Student Services Certificate from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"stronguContinuing Educ. / Trainingnbsp;/u/strong30 Units of Continuing Education every 2 years/span/p pspan style="font-size: 8pt;"stronguClearances/u/strongnbsp;Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance/span/p