Speech and Language Clinician

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School; Hayward (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Wisconsin educational institution is seeking a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to provide therapy and consultation services for K-12 students. Responsibilities include managing IEPs, conducting assessments, and coordinating with parents and staff. Candidates should be licensed in Wisconsin and ideally have experience working with Native American youth. A supportive commitment to the institution's philosophy and culture is essential. This role requires flexibility and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Wisconsin license certification for speech and language clinical practice required.
• Familiarity with special education IEP processes is essential.
• Experience with diverse technologies related to speech therapy is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech and language therapy to K-12 students.
• Manage speech/language services and complete necessary documentation.
• Lead IEP meetings and collaborate with education staff.
• Develop and implement therapy activities that incorporate Ojibwe culture.

Skills

Wisconsin license certification speech and language clinician - ASHA CCC

Knowledge of special education law

Ability to develop therapy activities integrating Ojibwe culture

Experience working with Native American youth

Strong communication skills

Flexibility with scheduling

Job description

Responsibilities

Provide direct speech and language therapy, inclusion and consultation services to students with speech and language services in the K-12 setting.

• Case manage students under S/L disability categories
• Provide S/L services to students as a service provider including completing speech/language portions of the IEP
• Complete initial and special education reevaluations for students with S/L needs
• Knowledge of special education law, IEP development, and assessment
• Write IEP in its entirety using a data driven approach to goals and service delivery
• Lead and attend all IEP meetings as directed by caseload, inviting team members
• Complete organizational tasks that include IEP completion, parent contacts, uploading forms, respond to feedback and corrections, and organize special education files.
• Work with a variety of technology including special education and regular education platforms of Infinite Campus, grades, attendance, behavior referrals, google classroom.
• Responsible for overseeing and coordinating and scheduling speech services for students on the caseload
• Communicate with the parents/guardians, special education and regular education staff on a regular basis, work collaboratively with a variety of staff
• Administer, score and interpret speech and language assessments including adding to evaluation reports and writing a complete evaluation report for case managed students
• Knowledge of and ability to develop therapy activities aligned with goals across a variety of speech and language areas integrating Ojibwe culture concepts and activities.
• Demonstrate flexibility with the daily schedule
• Complete quarterly progress reports
• Participate in school activities as assigned - field trips, assemblies, pow wows, student programs, graduation ceremonies.
• Directly responsible to the Director of Special Education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Wisconsin license certification speech and language clinician - ASHA CCC compensation
• Must be supportive of the philosophy, concept, policy and procedures of the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School.
• Experience working with Native American youth referred
• Native American preference in employment