Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist @ Farley Elementary

Dev•Topeka, KS

12d

About The Position

Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437 consists of 128 square miles of suburban and rural areas in southwest Topeka and Shawnee county. With a current enrollment of more than 6,000 students, we are the 14th largest school district in the state. Presently, we have seven elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, two alternative learning centers, and an early childhood center. Our educators enjoy the benefits of an attractive salary schedule, health insurance, generous sick leave, tuition reimbursement, excellent retirement, and low teacher-to-student ratios. A mentoring program is available to those new to the profession. Our schools reflect the commitment to excellence within our community. Above all, we strive for every student to succeed. If academic achievement and student body growth are indicators of success, we are reaching our goal. We consistently rank among the leaders in a variety of test scores including the ACT and SAT, as well as in National Merit Scholarships. Expanding our department to provide services for students with expected caseloads of 35-40 students The speech pathologist provides special services to students with communicative deviations/impairments or hearing impairments which interfere with their ability to derive full benefit from the district’s educational program. The speech-language pathologist is a communication specialist who works with language handicaps, articulation deficits, dysfluencies, and voice disorders. The speech pathologist is responsible for planning and implementing the goals of the Individual Education Plan (IEP.)

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Certificate or license from Kansas Department of Education or Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Must be special education endorsed.
Graduate from approved program in Speech-Language Pathology required
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general educational reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and individuals.
Ability to write clearly; keep detailed records; effectively produce reports, letters, and memoranda; and to carry out complex tasks.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of variables.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Employee is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to district policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

Responsibilities

Provides screening to identify language, voice, fluency, and articulation deviations/impairments and hearing impairments
Conducts speech and hearing examinations for referred students
Provides an assessment and diagnosis of speech, language, and hearing
Serves as a member of the pre-assessment team to assist in the placement of students in special education programs
Provides appropriate Individual Education Programs of therapy for meeting individual student’s needs
Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community
Consults with teachers as to the individual child’s progress
Maintains lists of referred, screened and eligible speech students and a directory of outside agencies, consultants, specialists, and related services
Compiles and maintains pertinent speech, hearing, and language records
Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies
Submits an end-of-year report and other information requested by the Director of Student Services
Serves as a resource in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement
Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring of students with suspected and identified speech and language impairments
Provides screening at the request of teachers, parents, or as a part of the Student Improvement Team process
Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members
Provides information, support, and counseling to parents and families
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
Oversees assigned budgets
Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign
Supervises Staff members designated by the Board of Education, superintendent, or immediate supervisor