Speech & Language Pathologist - Part- Time

United Community Center; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

UCC School in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and intervene to enhance students' communicative functioning within the school environment.

The role involves developing goals and plans to develop speech and language skills, prioritizing caseload, writing evaluation reports, and delivering direct therapy under IEPs. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Assessment and evaluation of speech/language needs per state/federal guidelines.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans and IEP goals.
• Provide direct therapy (individual or group) as required by IEPs.
• Conduct screenings and progress reports; participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal and informal speech and language assessments.
• Analyze data and write comprehensive evaluation reports.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for eligible students.
• Deliver direct therapy and support student growth in communication skills.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Data analysis

IEP development

Team collaboration

Cultural responsiveness

Education

4 year degree (Speech-Language Pathology)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Bruce Guadalupe Elementary - Milwaukee, WI, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education, The purpose of this job is to provide evaluation and intervention to enhance a student's level of communicative functioning in order for him/her to participate in the school environment. This role entails developing specific goals and plans to develop speech and language skills in students and to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. Role requires prioritizing and organizing daily work and caseload to respond to individual needs and abilities of students. Speech pathologists will establish learning objectives consistent with the appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of child development. Selected candidates will be dedicated to improving their skill and knowledge base in current trends in speech pathology, research, and methodology in instructional techniques, to support student growth and acquisition of communication skills. UCC School staff are dedicated, compassionate, highly effective, reflective, collaborative, culturally responsive, and committed to the academic and social-emotional development of all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ASSESSMENT & IDENTIFICATION:

• Conduct formal and informal speech and language assessments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Analyze data and write comprehensive evaluation reports to determine student eligibility for speech/language services.
• Participate as a key member of the multidisciplinary evaluation team.
• Assist in the early recognition and prevention of educational problems.
• Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.
• Conduct speech and language screenings and culturally responsive diagnostic evaluations to determine the need for clinical services.
• Conducts culturally responsive comprehensive evaluations and completes progress reports.
• Re-evaluates short-term objectives and writes new ones as needed.
• Uses standardized instruments that are normed on native or bilingual Spanish speakers, clinical judgment, and teacher-parent input to screen, evaluate, and reassess students' needs (consult with SLI Resource Specialist).

THERAPY & INTERVENTION:

• Assist in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and IEP goals for eligible students.
• Provide direct therapy services (individual or group) as outlined in IEPs.
• Use evidence-based interventions tailored to students' unique needs and educational contexts.
• Identifies, selects, and/or creates appropriate materials and/or equipment for speech therapy services and for students with specialized needs.
• Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for individual differences.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, and social workers.
• Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms, and