Speech-Language Therapist / Pathologist

Job Description:

The Dunklin R-5 School District is seeking a talented and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join the Dunklin R-5 team for the 2024-2025 school year. This Individual would also be responsible for some diagnostics as well. Enjoy being part of a great team that is dedicated to servicing students with special needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for speech/language improvement.

• Plan/hold conferences for, write, and implement IEPs for students on caseload.

• Provide a therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of children with speech/language disabilities.

• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring students with suspected and identified speech and language disabilities.

• Provide screening to identify speech/language-disabled children at regular intervals and at specified levels.

• Assist in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.

• Provide appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students' needs and correct existing speech/language disabilities.

• Provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy by suggestions for the student's daily activities.

• Provide information and support to parents and families when appropriate.

• Provide in-service education and serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech/language improvement.

• Keep thorough ongoing records for the individual student receiving therapy or other school-provided speech/language services.

• Complete the required paperwork for special education compliance and Medicaid billing.

• Other duties as assigned by the Administration.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Possession of a master's or higher degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university; and a valid Missouri license in Speech-Language Pathology from the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.

Starting Date: 8-15-2024

Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience minimum Masters Step 1 $46,000.00. This position has the potential to earn an additional $4,000 annual stipend annually.

Benefits: Board Paid Employee Health Life, and Dental Insurance. Employees will be offered, on a fee basis, in-district childcare for ages birth through two with preschool available from ages 3-5.

Contact: Mr. Thomas Moreland, Director of Special Services at 636-479-5200

Application Process: Interested candidates should apply online at 5 minute Application for Dunklin R-5

The Dunklin R-5 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age of Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries related to District programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Dunklin R-5 School District Central Office, 497 Joachim Ave. Herculaneum, MO. 63048 or by phone at 636-479-5200 Ave. Herculaneum, MO. 63048 or by phone at 636-479-5200.