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Speech Language Pathologist

Sylvania Upton, MA

St. Joseph Public Schools is a suburban district located in Southwest Michigan. The District boasts modern, safe, clean schools with the highest academic standards and student achievement. The focus on academics, fine arts, and athletics makes St. Joseph Public Schools a destination district along the shores of Lake Michigan. St. Joseph consists of three elementary buildings (Brown, E. P. Clarke and Lincoln) along with one middle school (Upton) and one high school. St. Joseph prides itself on being a lighthouse district and our tagline is “Great Schools in a Great Community.” With support from the dedicated staff, school foundation, and community, St. Joseph continues to excel and strive to achieve greatness. JOB TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist SUMMARY: To provide students with Speech and Language services to prevent, remediate and evaluate speech, voice / fluency, language, hearing, communication and related disorders. QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Michigan Speech Language Pathologist License CCC’s or CFY’s Experience in evaluation and therapy of children with disabilities preferred DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, intervention and follow-up services for disorders of speech, language and RTI Provide training and support to teachers, other professionals and family members of individuals with speech, voice and language communication fluency Maintain effective communication and relationships with students, parents, administrators, school personnel and community representatives Maintain accurate and timely records Demonstrate professional conduct and exhibit professional growth Manage a safe and comfortable learning environment Prepare for and participate in the REED/IEP process Inform building administrators of student's progress and programmatic concerns Comply with school district policies and procedures Effectively participate in meetings, committees, and other required district and building activities in a positive manner Effectively plan and organize duties as well as personal work environment Comply with Medicaid billing procedures Regular and predictable attendance Perform other duties as assigned by Administrators KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Demonstrated competencies in the areas of interpersonal relationships, communication and organization Demonstrated proficiency with appropriate district technology (eg. Email, google calendar, saving reports to shared drive) Knowledge and utilization of resources for students within the community and school environments Demonstrate knowledge of State and Federal regulations, and other legal aspects of speech and language guidelines Knowledge of special education programming and of appropriate approach, methodology, and techniques for delivering speech therapy in school settings Ability to gather and assess outcomes program evaluation data and to use to modify services at the programmatic level Ability to maintain current reporting, documentation, scheduling, and billing in accordance with professional standards, state and local guidelines, and reimbursement requirements Ability to interpret the evaluation data and write a comprehensive report that reflects strengths and barriers to the child's participation Ability to participate collaboratively with multi-disciplinary educational teams to develop Individualized Education Programs to meet the child's needs Ability to handle behavior, adapt and modify environments, equipment and materials TERMS: Start Date Negotiable REPORTS TO: Building Administrator and Special Education Director EVALUATION: The Special Education Director will evaluate performance SALARY: Salary based on education and experience pursuant to the (St. Joseph Public Schools Board policies) and the collective bargaining agreement. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods of time. Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position including but not limited to lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling/stooping/crouching/reaching/handling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. Must be able to lift 50lbs. The employee may need to travel while on the job to reach different locations. As a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to complete a background check which will include being fingerprinted at BRESA. The cost of fingerprints is $55 and is the responsibility of the selected candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr