Speech and Language Pathologist

Center for Developmentally Disabled•Blue Springs, MO

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist position will assess and provide interventions for students with language disabilities, articulation deficits, dysfluencies, and voice disorders. Therapists will collaborate with and provide education to staff and other professionals as needed to support student interventions and facilitate communication skills across school settings.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Speech Language Pathology Program from an accredited university.
Must be currently licensed in the state of Missouri and hold ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence.

Nice To Haves

1 to 2 years of related experience

Responsibilities

Develop appropriate programming and therapeutic interventions for children with special developmental and behavioral needs.
Provide creative, self-esteem building activities through all modalities, appropriate for all ages with individual needs considered with emphasis in speech and language therapeutic needs. (Provide appropriate, student-centered activities that consider a variety of communication modalities with emphasis on functional communication and therapeutic needs.
Develop and implement efficient and effective teaching and therapy techniques.
Develop and implement daily schedule cooperatively with other staff members.
Collect data on daily or periodic basis for service accountability, progress monitoring, and determining success therapeutic methods and techniques.
Maintain room cleanliness, orderliness, and storage of materials and equipment.
Develop goals and objectives for students Individualized Education Programs. Provide evaluations and documentation reports as required. Provide for review and update of progress report cards quarterly.
Participate in in-service, staffing and parent/teacher meetings as requested.
Participate with administrator in annual personal evaluation.
Adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the staff handbook and policies & procedures manual.
Maintain required licensures and certifications.
Attend required training classes and meetings.
Other duties as assigned.