Speech Language Pathologist

Independent School District 196•Rosemount, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist will provide direct and indirect service and research-based therapy techniques to support the curriculum of District 196. This role involves conducting evaluations and assessments to determine eligibility and make recommendations regarding programs and services. The Speech Language Pathologist will develop individual education plans in collaboration with the classroom teacher, parent, and IEP team, and demonstrate current knowledge of instructional best practices and methodology for speech/language services. Additionally, the position requires developing and demonstrating culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students, particularly those groups of students that are over-represented in special education. The role includes providing instruction in strategies to support students in developing social emotional skills for success, collaborating with others to plan, teach and support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, and advocating for students with disabilities to ensure high levels of achievement. The Speech Language Pathologist will also promote and develop strong communication and collaboration with staff, parents, and other professionals, and carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.

Requirements

Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Education as Speech Language Pathologist.
Strong general education background.
Experience working with and providing service to persons of diverse cultures, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Evidence of a growth mindset and ability to accelerate growth in communication skills using a strengths based model.
Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community.
Experience working in a school setting or with children ages birth through 22.
Ability to follow directions and procedures and facilitate collaborative teaming around students.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of weight.
Valid driver's license or ability to provide travel for self between locations.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect service and research-based therapy techniques to support the curriculum of District 196.
Conducts evaluations and assessments to determine eligibility and make recommendations regarding programs and services.
Develops individual education plans in collaboration with the classroom teacher, parent, and IEP team.
Demonstrates current knowledge of instructional best practices and methodology for speech/language services.
Develops and demonstrates culturally responsive practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students, particularly those groups of students that are over-represented in special education.
Provides instruction in strategies to support students in developing social emotional skills for success.
Collaborates with others to plan, teach and support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
Advocates for students with disabilities to ensure high levels of achievement.
Promotes and develops strong communication and collaboration with staff, parents and other professionals.
Carries out responsibilities as defined by the master contract.
Ability to facilitate, write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Support Plans.
Ability to collaborate with nursing staff to support and perform the necessary delegated health tasks.
Ability to direct the work of paraprofessionals and an understanding of practices for training and supporting paraprofessionals.
Understanding of best practices in the field of special education and implementation strategies for sensory activities, positive behavior support, academic instruction, development of routines, etc.
Understanding and ability to conduct an evaluation and determine if a student is eligible for services to support speech, articulation, fluency, voice or language needs.
Understanding of and ability to identify appropriate augmentative or alternative communication systems for students.
Ability to train teams in the implementation and use of augmentative or alternative communication systems for students.
Thorough understanding of the laws, rules and regulations of special education.