Speech Clinic-Elementary (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Canberra, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible to the Administrators of the buildings served and to the Coordinator of Speech-Language. The Speech-Language Pathologist provides services to identified speech-language impaired students, consults with staff regarding speech-language needs of students, and participates in MTSS building wide by providing communication, literacy, and behavior support.

Requirements

Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Basic computer proficiency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Outlook which will be determined and validated by testing
Use of good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders meeting the qualifications to hold a license in Speech-Language Pathology through the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services preferred
New graduates who qualify for a temporary license in Speech-Language Pathology and provide licensure and Clinical Fellowship Year supervision needed to obtain full licensure in the State of Kansas and the Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA accepted but subject to completion of program for renewal of contract beyond 1 year

Responsibilities

Informs faculty members of the speech-language program. This includes providing information concerning method of referrals, intervention strategies, MTSS supports, testing procedures, and scheduling students for speech-language therapy
Organizes and manages a schedule based upon the needs of each school and students, within the limits prescribed by Kansas State Department of Education and the Kansas Guidelines for Speech-Language Services
Follows the appropriate state guidelines and district policies and procedures relating to speech-language services
Meets the individual needs of students by developing materials for use in speech-language therapy, facilitation of classroom communication, and MTSS
Maintains an accurate attendance log that reflects services provided during the year and files the original in the student official special education file then submits a copy of this log to the Speech-Language Coordinator upon checking out at the end of the school year
Logs Medicaid for each student on the assigned caseload and keeps Medicaid logging up to date by the last working day of each month
Participates in the comprehensive evaluation or reevaluation of students identified with a speech-language concern
Maintains current Individualized Education Plans for students on the assigned Speech-Language caseload with appropriate goals and objectives that address individual student need
Attends meetings of the Child Study Team when appropriate
Serves as a resource person for school personnel, study groups, and community organizations
Serves on projects as designated by the Coordinator
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.