Speech Language Pathologist

Newton Public Schools USD 373; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools USD 373 is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist in Newton, Kansas. This role focuses on supporting students with communication disorders by developing targeted educational plans and providing therapeutic services tailored to individual needs. Candidates must hold a current Kansas license in Speech Language Pathology and have the ability to assess and address various speech and language challenges. Collaboration with teachers and ongoing assessment of student progress are key responsibilities. Salary and contract length to be determined by the board of education.

Qualifications

• Current license from the Kansas Department of Aging & Disability Services.
• Ability to provide individualized therapy programs.
• Ability to assess and diagnose communication impairments.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional programs for students with communication disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized educational plans.
• Provide assessments and diagnosis of speech and language impairments.

Skills

Speech-Language Therapy

Assessment of Communication Disorders

Collaboration with Teachers

Education

Current Kansas License - Speech Language Pathology

Job description

There are two full-time positions available for this job posting.

Qualifications

• Current license from the Kansas Department of Aging & Disability Services - Speech Language Pathology License
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports To

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Job Goal

The job of Speech-Language Pathologist is done for the purpose(s) of supporting the instructional program with specific responsibilities for identifying students with communication disorders; planning and implementing appropriate individual educational plans to minimize adverse impact on student success; and recommending services to improve students' communication.

Performance Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.
• Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of speech/language and hearing handicapped children.
• Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
• Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments.
• Provides screening to identify speech handicapped children at regular intervals and at specified levels.
• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
• Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students’ needs and correct existing speech or language handicaps.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student’s daily activities.
• Provides information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate.
• Provides professional development and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech improvement.
• Keeps thorough ongoing records for the individual student receiving therapy or other school provided speech services.
• Maintains lists of referred, screened, and eligible students, as well as a directory of outside agencies, consultants, specialists, and related services.
• Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Terms of Employment

Salary and length of contract to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Ability to provide individualized programs of therapy to correct existing speech or language handicaps
• Ability to observe and refer suspected and identified speech and language impairments
• Ability to assess and diagnose speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments