Speech Language Pathologist (several openings) Blue Valley Schools

Speech Language Pathologist

Purpose Statement

The job of Speech Language Pathologist is done for the purpose/s of working directly with children having exceptional education needs in the area of speech and/or language.  The Speech Language Pathologist serves as coordinator, consultant, case manager, or member of the IEP evaluation team.

Essential Functions

• Works with students to increase age-appropriate articulation, language, social communication, fluency, and voice remediation services to children within the district who exhibit a delay or disorder in any of those areas.
• Aids in development of appropriate communication, comprehension, and academic skills for school, social, or vocational use. Develops therapy materials to target student needs and carryover of skills.
• Evaluates students for eligibility into the speech/language program.
• Completes consultation with general and special education teachers, principals, counselors, and parents regarding student needs.
• Completes paperwork such as referral forms, eligibility paperwork, IEPs, and progress reports; invoices Medicaid for reimbursement for services provided.
• Monitors the progress of assigned students therapy data.

Experience:      One or more years professional experience outside of graduate degree. Experience in an educational setting preferred.

Education:       Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech and Language Correction or related field.

Equivalency:

Required Testing                                              Certificates and Licenses

                                                                        DPI License

                                                                        Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA

Continuing Educ./ Training                               Clearances

                                                                        Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

                                                                        Kansas Certification of Health

FLSA Status                             Approval Date                                       Salary Grade

Exempt

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