Black Hills Special Services Cooperative Sturgis , SD 57785
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist
Date Posted:
7/10/2024
Location:
Box Elder, SD
Date Available:
2024/2025 School Year
Closing Date:
Open until filled
District:
Douglas School District-websiteAdditional Information: Show/Hide
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT 51-1
POSITION TITLE & DETAILS
TITLE
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
WORK DAYS
REPORTS TO
Director of Special Education Service
GROUP
Certified
EVALUATION
By Building Principal and Director of Special Education Services utilizing adopted district process
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Masters degree preferred in speech pathology and audiology
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSE
South Dakota Certificate with speech and hearing clinician endorsement
WORK EXPERIENCE
Prefer at least two years experience.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS:
A Douglas Speech Pathologist should have the skills necessary to:
a. diagnose student needs, interpret results and implement appropriate instruction through individual educational plans for speech/language/hearing disorders.
b. provide a motivational climate for students.
c. begin instruction by getting students ready to learn.
d. provide or present information in an organized, efficient manner.
e. respond to students' learning styles.
f. make efficient use of instructional times.
g. teach to facilitate students' retention of learning.
h. manage classroom behaviors effectively.
i. evaluate student progress.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Douglas Speech Pathologist is expected to:
a. understand and contribute to district curriculum relative to the needs of children with speech/language/hearing disorders.
b. communicate with students, colleagues, and parents relative to the needs of children with speech/language/hearing disorders.
c. establish a healthy classroom climate that is supportive, stimulating and enhances the self concept of the students.
d. maintain all required records.
e. act as a positive role model.
f. have working knowledge of special education laws and practices.
g. manage material resources in an effective manner.
PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
A Douglas Speech Pathologist should:
a. implement strategies that will increase effectiveness.
b. be an involved team member of the school.
c. maintain confidentiality.
d. follow Board of Education and building policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
Those interested in the above position should fill out an application on the Douglas website (employment section) - www.dsdk12.net
Douglas School District Personnel Office, 400 Patriot Drive, Box Elder, SD 57719, (605) 923-0000.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Black Hills Special Services Cooperative