Speech-Language Pathologist, Vermillion School District

Speech-Language Pathologist, Vermillion School District

Position:

Speech-Language Pathologist

Job ID:

1485

County:

Region 2 - Sioux Falls Metro

Posted:

April 11, 2024

Contact Information:

Vermillion School District

1001 E. Main St.

Vermillion, SD 57069

District Website

Contact:

Human Resources

Phone: 605-677-7000

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Be a communication specialist who conducts screenings, evaluations and provides therapies for communication disorders such as: articulation, language, fluency, voice, and hearing disorders.

REQUIREMENTS • A minimum of state certification as a speech pathologist.

POSITION DETAILS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Demonstrate a knowledge of state rules and regulations regarding special education and related services, specifically in speech, language, and hearing.

• Speak clearly and concisely in written and oral communications.

• Demonstrate assessment, diagnostic, and data interpretation skills.

• Demonstrate consultation and collaboration skills.

• Be able to travel between school buildings.

• Demonstrate an ability to hear and discriminate sounds.

• Have a basic understanding of and fundamental abilities with technology and assistive devices.

• Demonstrate the ability to schedule appointments and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrate report writing skills.

• Be able to present information and respond to questions by parents and staff.

• Pursues professional growth opportunities such as attending conferences, reading professional journals, and/or participating in professional organizations and on-site professional development.

• Other duties may be assigned by the administration.

OTHER DUTIES • Serve as a resource to school staff and the placement committee in developing a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.

• Assist with referrals to agencies and specialists regarding speech, language, and hearing.

• Plan lessons and implement therapies appropriate to meeting students' goals and objectives.

• Be able to sit in child-size chairs, and to get up from and down to the floor when working with preschool/elementary level students.

• Occasionally provide supervision of students on the school playground during recesses and before and after school at the bus stop.

• Write Individual Education Plans following state and district guidelines.

• Perform other duties and functions as requested by the Director of Special Services, i.e. attend staff meetings.

• Participate in TATs, Multidisciplinary Team meetings, IEP/ISP meetings, and parent conferences.

• Other duties may be assigned.

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