Speech Language Pathologist

JOB BRIEF:    

• As a Speech-Language Pathologist in our school, you will work with students to assess communication needs and provide treatment. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create individualized treatment plans and support students in achieving their communication goals. 

LOCATION:  District Wide 

QUALIFICATIONS:    

1. Kansas licensure with endorsements in the specialty area required 
2. Degree from an accredited college or university. 
3. Able to provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis for speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments. 
4. Knowledge of therapy techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. 
5. All USD 383 employees must pass a background check. 

DIVERSITY: As an equal opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:   

1. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district. 
2. Guides students in maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior. 
3. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or students group involved. 
4. Strives to implement by instruction and action the districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. 
5. Demonstrates instructional and interpersonal strategies and techniques that are responsive to the cultural, ethnic, economic, and linguistic differences of students. 
6. Instructs all students from a culturally inclusive perspective and establishes an expectation that classroom language and behaviors value differences. 
7. Supports students in their efforts to discover and share their own cultural identities and teaches students the appropriate language for asking questions about the culture of other people. 
8. Evaluates student progress on a continual basis and reports at designated times. 
9. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. 
10. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy. 
11. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. 
12. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students. 
13. Cooperates with other members of staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods. 
14. Other duties as assigned by administration. 

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt  

ABOUT MANHATTAN-OGDEN, USD 383:    

1. The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students. USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.  
2. The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individuals race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.   
3. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

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