Speech-Language Therapist / Pathologist

Job Description:

Orchard Farm School District is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to join our team for the 2024-2025 school year! Our mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities. Speech and Language Pathologist purpose is to identify students with communication disorders; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success; recommending treatment plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities an individual who holds this position must:

• Assesses students' communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.

• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, maintenance personnel, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.

• Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.

• Develops IEPs, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, argumentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements

• Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.

• Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist's experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate for school therapy.

• Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, IEP's, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance

• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.

• Performs site visits at multiple work sites including home visits for the purpose of providing therapy and assistance as required.

• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, IEPs, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

• Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate.

• Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education from an accredited four-year College or University.

• Must hold a Missouri Certification for Speech & Language

SALARY SCHEDULE Salary is based from years of experience teaching and degree per OFSD policy and procedure.

All interested applicants must apply through the OFSD Hire Site to be considered for employment.