Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Job Description:

The Pleasant Hill School District is currently seeking applicants for the position of:

Part-Time Speech Pathologist

for the 2024-2025 school year

Deadline to apply: Until Filled

Salary: placement based on education, experience, and part-time contract

Length of Contract: 95 days

Benefits Offered Include: Paid Time Off; Health, dental, and vision insurance; District HSA contribution; voluntary benefits; District sponsored life insurance; enrollment in 403b/457 retirement plans.

Qualifications:

• Missouri Teaching Certification - Speech Language Pathology OR
• Missouri License from Board of Healing Arts

Required Performance and Job Responsibilities:

• Adheres to adopted Board of Education policies and maintains strict confidentiality as required by law

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community

• Organizes and prioritizes educator workload to best meet the needs of students

• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records of student progress

• Identifies pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals and works with special education staff to develop individual education plans

• Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies

• Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration/state/federal law

• Attends all meetings as requested by direct supervisor and district administration

• Develops a professional development plan annually and commits to life-long learning and growth

• Prepares written evaluations and maintains records which clearly and succinctly document services provided, student progress and discharge from therapy

• Complies with evaluation standards and determines eligibility for services

• Effectively communicates test results, diagnosis and proposed treatment plans

• Participates in the multidisciplinary team process regarding eligibility issues, individual education plan (IEP) development, consultation services and service delivery models

• Assures compliance with established state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

• Prepares reports as needed by the school district and/or the MO Department of Education

• Develops treatment plans consistent with the IEP. Reviews therapy goals and objectives and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate

• Employs instructional/therapeutic methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting each student's goals and objectives

• Operates and maintains a variety of therapeutic equipment and trains others in use of the equipment as necessary

• Participates in hearing screening programs to identify and refer students with suspected hearing impairment and/or middle ear disorders

• Fulfills any and all other duties as assigned

Applicants should:

• Complete an application on the district website

• Submit a letter of interest, resume, evidence of certification, transcripts, and three (3) current letters of recommendation within the District's Frontline employment platform.

The Pleasant Hill R-III School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate

on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability or age.