Speech Language Pathologist - SY

Speech Language Pathologist

USD 232 welcomes approximately 7,500 students each day (Early Childhood through grade 12) at 13 campuses, with seven elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, and Cedar Trails Exploration Center. Our district encompasses an area of nearly 100 square miles in northwest Johnson County and draws from the communities of De Soto, Shawnee, Lenexa, a portion of Olathe, and unincorporated areas of the county.

The Speech/Language Pathologist assists in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students according to their individualized education plan. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Speech/Language Pathologist must work closely with the staff and administration of USD 232.

Supervision: School Principal, Director of Special Education or designee

Salary: according to current certified salary schedule

Fringe benefits according to the Board of Education

12 days of paid leave

Master's degree from an accredited college/university

Qualifications:

• Current Kansas Speech Pathologist License on file with the district
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCCs) through ASHA or plan to obtain through completion of Clinical Fellowship Year (CF)
• Fluent English speaker
• Clear and completed background check
• Clear and completed TB test
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.

Physical:

• Requires regular attendance and/or presence at the job
• Occasional stooping, bending and reaching.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, push, and/or pull heavy objects
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.

Job Duties:

• Provide instruction, support and assistance with students' adaptive and daily living skills, as needed, including toileting, personal hygiene, feeding, dressing, mobility and other self-care needs, while promoting student dignity, safety and independence.
• Medicaid billing
• Assist in development of student's IEP and implementation
• Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district and cooperative guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with members of the school district and community.
• Work effectively with community organizations.
• Appropriately operate all equipment as required.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the philosophy and mission of the school district.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the content area
• Manage student behavior, establish classroom procedures and protocols, and maintain student discipline according to school and USD 232 policies
• Use relevant technology to support instruction and student learning
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• Communicate effectively and timely with all stakeholders
• Maintain appropriate licensure
• Update and complete all necessary reports
• Regular attendance for the position
• Maintain confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA
• Demonstrate professionalism
• Demonstrates collaboration
• Other duties as assigned