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Kansas Employer Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) in Maize, Kansas
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Maize Unified School District 266
Speech Language Pathologist (PRN) (5306)
JOB POSTING
Job Details
Title Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)
Posting ID 5306
Description We are seeking a Speech Language pathologistPRN for the 24-25 school year.
Purpose Statement
The Speech Language Pathologist supports the instructional program with specific responsibilities
for identifying students with communication disorders; planning and implementing appropriate
individual educational plans to minimize adverse impact on student success; and recommending
direct and indirect services.
Essential Functions
1. 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.
2. Collaborates with a variety of groups and individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians,
administration, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of
communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with
established guidelines.
3. Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing and screening,
IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.), presents evaluation results,
develops treatment plans, and provides training to parents, students, and staff.
4. Develops individual educational plans, interventions, and educational materials to
minimize the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory
requirements.
5. Interprets medical reports within the scope of the Speech Language Pathologist\'s
experience to provide information and ensure that treatment and intervention plans are
appropriate.
6. Maintains files and records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information,
treatment plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.) to
ensure the availability of information as required for reference and compliance.
7. Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings,
general education intervention meetings, etc.) to convey and gather information.
8. Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos,
educational plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, progress reports,
etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and
conveying information.
9. Provides speech and language therapy to students to minimize the adverse impact of
speech and language disorders on student success.
10. Provides itinerant services at multiple work sites and provides therapy and assistance as
required.
11. Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and therapy techniques,
assessment tools and methods, community resources, etc.) and determines the
appropriate approach for addressing students\' needs.
12. Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.), resolves problems,
provides information, and/or makes referral to appropriate personnel.
13. Schedules student speech language therapy intervention sessions and directs services in
an efficient and timely manner.
14. Supervises paras and/or speech assistants including monitoring performance and
supporting the overall objectives of the instructional program to impact student success.
15. Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites and ensures the availability of
items as needed.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning
of the work unit.
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Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of and ability to apply assessment instruments
Ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications
Ability to perform basic math including calculations using fractions, ratios and percents
Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group
discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Knowledge