Speech Language Pathologist (New Holstein School District)

Calumet County • Chilton, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Calumet County Director of Special Education and adherence to the philosophy and goals of the district, provides speech/language services for each student identified as having a disability or related services need in the area of speech and language. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution of higher education
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, clients, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate tactfully, clearly, concisely, accurately and to establish a therapeutic relationship with students and families.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of Internet, spreadsheet, and Word Processing software.
• Appropriate Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WI DPI) licensure for the position or the ability to acquire a license with provisions from WI DPI.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Knowledge of techniques, methods and principles utilized in speech and language therapy.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of department policies and regulations.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, co-workers, other agencies and the public.
• Ability to provide complex services in accordance with principles common to the specialty of the employee.
• Ability to apply laws of confidentiality appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years’ experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist in a school setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Participates in speech/language screenings when they are held.
• Screens referrals from teachers, principals, parents, and special service personnel and make referrals as needed.
• Develops an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for all students on the caseload following the DPI criteria and using input from teachers and parents.
• Selects, prepares and uses materials for implementing the IEP including materials for classroom, and home activities when relevant.
• Plans and implements educationally relevant therapy using a logical sequence of activities.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, organized and safe learning environment using appropriate and effective behavior management.
• Assists in the enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board policies.
• Uses technology resources effectively.
• Reevaluates students enrolled in the speech and language program as required by DPI.
• Assesses student progress and communicates that information knowledgeably and responsibly to students, parents, and professional staff.
• Fosters student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, valuing of cultural diversity, and respect for self and others.
• Recognizes overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting action.
• Consults with teachers about classroom modifications and be a resource for information about speech and language development and disorders.
• Participates in appropriate activities for the continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Keeps abreast of relevant laws, rules and policies.
• Provides training and/or information for parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, collaborative relationship with student’s families to increase student achievement.
• Performs other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position and other duties as directed by the Director of Special Education.
• Maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate and current information; prepare correspondence, reports and other records as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level