Speech Language Pathologist

FLSA Status:  Except

Calendar:  188 days

Minimum Education Requirements:  Master’s Degree in job-related area.

Supervisor:  Director of Special Programs

Primary Work location:  Armour and Oak campuses

Certifications:  Valid Missouri Licensure in Speech and Language Pathology.  Valid driver’s license to travel between buildings.

Job Summary:

Identify students with communication disorders, plan and implement appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success and recommend treatment plans.

Essential Job Functions:   

Assess students' communication skills and identify communication disorders, determine program eligibility, and develop recommendations for treatment.

Collaborate with a variety of groups and individuals to communicate information, resolve issues, and provide services in compliance with established guidelines.

Coordinate meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) and present evaluation results, develop treatment plans, and provide training to parents, students, and staff.

Develop IEP's, interventions, and educational materials to minimize the adverse impact of communication disorders.

Instruct eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies such as hearing aids, FM systems, and argumentative communication devices.

Instruct assigned support staff on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices, and implement prescribed treatment plans.

Interpret medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist's experience and goals.

Maintain files and/or records such as progress reports, activity logs, billing information, IEP's, required documentation, quarterly reports, and screening results in accordance with regulations.

Contribute uniquely to curriculum for language-based academics.

Collaborate with multiple staff members, professionals, administrators, universities, community associates, doctors, clinics, hospitals, private therapists, and state agencies.

Write grants for obtaining communication devices for students, materials, resources or tools for socialization.

Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars.

Respond to inquiries from parents, teachers, staff, and students.

Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Speech/language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures.

Normal speech, language, and hearing development.

Language and articulation disorders and rehabilitation.

Strong written and oral communications and relational skills.

Strong listening and relational skills.

Operate specialized equipment used in the treatment of communication disorders.

Review and interpret highly technical information.

Maintain effective relationships with local and state agencies.

Flexible to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.

Work with data utilizing defined but different processes.

Safeguard confidentiality of student records.

Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation.