Speech Language Pathologist

Company: Tonganoxie Unified School District 464
Location: Tonganoxie
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

POSITION: Speech/Language Pathologist
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold, or be eligible for, speech pathology license from the Kansas
Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Special Education Administrators
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Fulfill role of case manager for special education students with only a speech and/or language
disability.
2. Oversee the development of compliant individualized education plans (IEP)
3. Facilitate IEP team meetings for speech/language only students
4. Attend and actively participate in IEP meetings for students with speech/language as a secondary
exceptionality.
5. Communicate frequently and effectively with parents
6. Prepare lesson plans and provide direct special education services to students
7. Create a classroom environment that is positive and conducive to learning
8. Assist in the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans that include positive
behavior supports
9. Work collaboratively with general education teachers to meet the needs of special education
students
10. Work collaboratively with other teachers and service providers on students, curriculum, and
scheduling.
11. Assist general education teachers with curriculum modifications necessary to enable students to
participate and make progress in the general education curriculum
12. Ensure the implementation of the IEP as written.
13. Assist with evaluations of students in determining eligibility and need for special education
students.
14. Assess students' progress on a regular basis and reports this progress as required.
15. Supervise para-educators
16. Communicate as necessary with building and district administration
17. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
18. Attend all required staff meetings and professional development activities.
19. When providing services to students in more than one school building, travel using personal
transportation is required. Documenting mileage according to district procedures and following
timelines is necessary.
20. Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Physical and emotional ability and
dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment.

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