Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)

Maize USD 266; Maize (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Maize USD 266 is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) for the 24‑25 school year, responsible for assessing and treating students with communication disorders.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to develop educational plans and deliver individual therapy, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective communication with students and parents.

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Qualifications

• Ability to apply assessment instruments for communication disorders.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to speech and hearing.
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ communication skills and identify disorders.
• Collaborate with parents and teachers for effective service delivery.
• Develop individual educational plans to address communication disorders.
• Provide speech and language therapy to minimize student impact.

Skills

Assessment instruments application

Standard office equipment operation

Basic math skills

Organizational skills

Technical reading and document composition

Knowledge of codes and regulations

Understanding of speech mechanisms

Use of specialized communication equipment

Data gathering and classification

Effective communication

Job description

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) for the 24‑25 school year.

Essential Functions

• Assesses students’ communication skills (articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) to identify communication disorders, determine program eligibility, and develop treatment recommendations.
• Collaborates with parents, teachers, physicians, administration, team members, and other professionals to communicate information, resolve issues, and provide services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Co‑ordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g., testing and screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre‑referral staffing), presents evaluation results, develops treatment plans, and provides training to parents, students, and staff.
• Develops individual educational plans, interventions, and educational materials to minimize the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Interprets medical reports to inform treatment and intervention plans within the scope of the Speech Language Pathologist’s experience.
• Maintains files and records (progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment plans, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.) to ensure information availability and compliance.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (training, IEPs, team meetings, general education intervention meetings) to convey and gather information.
• Prepares written materials (activity logs, correspondence, memos, educational plans, Medicaid billings, reports, progress reports, etc.) to document activities and provide written references.
• Provides speech and language therapy to students to minimize the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success.
• Provides itinerant services at multiple work sites and delivers therapy and assistance as required.
• Researches resources and methods (intervention and therapy techniques, assessment tools, community resources) and determines the appropriate approach for addressing students’ needs.
• Responds to inquiries (parents, teachers, staff, students), resolves problems, provides information, and makes referrals to appropriate personnel.
• Schedules student speech‑language therapy intervention sessions and directs services efficiently and timely.
• Supervises paraprofessionals and/or speech assistants, monitoring performance and supporting the overall objectives of the instructional program to impact student success.
• Transports supplies and equipment to various sites and ensures availability of items as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Knowledge of and ability to apply assessment instruments.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications.
• Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, facilitate group discussions, and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and laws.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms and disorders, and principles and practices of speech and language therapy.
• Ability to utilize specialized equipment in communication disorders.
• Ability to gather, collate, and classify data, and translate therapy data into meaningful educational activities.
• Ability to communicate with tact and patience.