SCHEDULE:

Full-time
Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Education/Student Services, Building Principals

SUPERVISION: None

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Current Speech Language Pathologist license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Experience working with a wide variety of communication needs
Experience in due process procedures including conducting evaluations, writing IEPs/IFSPs, progress monitoring and meeting facilitation
Experience with students who use ASL

Preferred

Previous related experience
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-S/LP)

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of building principals and/or special education administrators, the speech/language pathologist will screen, assess, and evaluate speech, language and communication needs for individuals with various physical, psychological, cognitive and sensory abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs
Knowledge of all due process requirements and strong computer skills
Ability to adapt equipment and materials for children with disabilities
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work with students, families, professionals and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Ability to interact with and maintain cooperative relationship with all levels of staff and the public

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Participate in multidisciplinary Part B/Part C team evaluation/assessment of a child, child's family, and in the development of integrated goals and outcomes for IEPs/IFSPs
Educate parents and others regarding the provision of services
Provide specialized instruction as outlined in IEPs/IFSPs
Utilize a variety of materials and teaching techniques including evidence-based practices
Implement a variety of service delivery models including push-in classroom intervention, indirect/consultation, Family Guided Routines-Based intervention and pull-out intervention as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment
Consult with parents, other service providers and representatives of appropriate community agencies to ensure the effective provision of services
Collaborate with educational staff about student needs and progress
Plan and conduct a system of continuous evaluation of each student's progress
Encourage and instruct parents and educational staff in appropriate methods to assist their child
Participate in meetings to include IEP, IFSP, conferences, in-services, etc. for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student's goals/outcomes
Prepare documentation (evaluation, observations, progress reports) and maintain records as required and for compliance with district administrative policies, state and federal rules and regulations.
Provide and maintain 3^rd party billing documentation for eligible students
Provide IEP case management and IFSP service coordination as needed
Maintain confidentiality
Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix.

It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Speech/Language Pathologist