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.