Speech Language Pathologist

Calumet-County,-Wi; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet County is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide services to students with speech and language needs under the supervision of the Director of Special Education. The role includes developing IEP goals and collaborating with teachers, families, and related service staff.

A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required, and candidates must hold Wisconsin licensure eligibility; ASHA CCC is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Eligibility for WI DPI licensure; ASHA CCC preferred.
• Experience in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language services to students identified with communication disorders.
• Develop and monitor IEP goals for caseload.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and administrators.
• Maintain case records and prepare reports.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence)

Job description

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

includethefollowing.Otherdutiesmaybeassigned.

Participatesinspeech/languagescreeningswhentheyareheld.

Screens referrals from teachers, principals, parents, and special service personnel and make referrals as needed.

DevelopsanIndividualEducationPlan(IEP)forallstudentsonthecaseloadfollowingtheDPIcriteriaand using input from teachers and parents.

Selects, prepares and uses materials for implementing the IEP including materials for classroom, and home activities when relevant.

Plansandimplementseducationallyrelevanttherapyusingalogicalsequenceofactivities.

Establishes and maintains a positive, organized and safe learning environment using appropriate and effective behavior management.

Assistsintheenforcementofschoolrules,administrativeregulations,andSchoolBoardpolicies. Uses technology resources effectively.

ReevaluatesstudentsenrolledinthespeechandlanguageprogramasrequiredbyDPI.

Assessesstudentprogressandcommunicatesthatinformationknowledgeablyandresponsiblytostudents, parents, and professional staff.

Fosters student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, valuingof 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.

Attendsmeetingsasrequired.

Keepsabreastofrelevantlaws,rulesandpolicies.

Providestrainingand/orinformationforparents,teachers,andadministrators.

Establishes and maintains a positive, collaborative relationship with student’s families to increase student achievement.

Performs otherincidental tasks consistentwith the goals andobjectives ofthis positionandotherduties as directed by the Director of Special Education.

Maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate and current information; preparecorrespondence, 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.

SupervisoryResponsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities, but contributes to the oversight and guidance to professional and para-professional, in accordance with the organizations’ policies, procedures and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution of higher education; at least two years’ experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist in a school setting preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

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.

Mathematical Skills

Abilitytocalculatefiguresandamountssuchasdiscounts,interest,proportions,andpercentages.

Reasoning Ability

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.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet, spreadsheet, and Word Processing software. Certificates, Licences, Registrations

Certificates, Licences, Registrations

AppropriateWisconsinDepartmentofPublicInstruction(WIDPI)licensureforthepositionortheability to acquire a license with provisions from WI DPI.

ASHACertificateofClinicalCompetence.

Other Skills and Abilities

Knowledgeoftechniques,methodsandprinciplesutilizedinspeechandlanguagetherapy.

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of department policies and regulations.

Abilitytomakeindependentdecisions.

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.

Abilitytoapplylawsofconfidentialityappropriately.

Physical Demands

The physicaldemandsdescribedhere arerepresentative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeisregularly requiredtositandusehandstofinger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required walk.The employee isoccasionally required to stand and reach with both hands and arms.The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to physical hazards (e.g. kicking, biting, scratching). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.