Speech Language Pathologist

CALUMET COUNTY; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CALUMET COUNTY in Wisconsin seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to join its school-based team. You will screen, assess, develop IEPs for students on your caseload, and implement targeted therapy within a DPI-guided framework.

You will collaborate with teachers, parents and administrators to monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and ensure safe, supportive learning environments while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Team collaboration

Assessment & evaluation

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• 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.
• It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities, but contributes to the oversight and guidance to professional and para-professional, in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer.