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Haysville Unified School District 261
Speech Language Pathologist - Special Education (10003297)
JOB POSTING
Job Details
Title Speech Language Pathologist - Special Education
Posting ID 10003297
Description
Job Description
Title:Speech Language Pathologist
Reports To:Director of Special EducationSupervises:Assigned students/staff
membersEvaluation:Director of Special Education
Job Summary:
The job of Speech Language Pathologist is done for the purpose(s) of supporting 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.
Qualifications:
Masters degree with appropriate Kansas licensure.
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Serve as a resource to staff members and parents in the development of a balanced
program for communication.
2. Provide appropriate information to students and families regarding community agencies
and services available to them.
3. Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified
speech and language delays/disorders.
4. Participate in the screening, pre-assessment, identification, placement, follow-up and
reviews of students progress.
5. Conduct an assessment and diagnosis of speech, language, cognitive-communication,
oral motor/swallowing skills so that appropriate interventions can be designed.
6. Participate in development of goals and strategies for educational improvement.
7. Provide a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of speech/language students.
8. Assist teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum
adaptations/modifications and appropriate classroom strategies. Collaborate all providers
so that the communication system (if needed) can be implemented or utilized in all
aspects of the students day.
9. Provide any assigned paraprofessional with appropriate direction, supervision and
evaluation.
10. Ensure that all activities conform to state and district guidelines.
11. Ensure that all activities adhere to the professional standards.
12. Ensure that Kansas State Board of Education guidelines for Special Education are met.
13. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community. Assist
with public awareness activities that lead to a better understanding of the needs of
exceptional children.
14. Work effectively with community organizations and outside agencies.
15. Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.
16. Maintain an inventory of materials, assessment protocols and supplies.
17. Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports.
18. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
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19. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques related to multimodal
communication systems for all identified students.
20. Support the value of an education.
21. Support the mission and philosophy of Haysville Public Schools.
22. Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.
23. 15. Obtain prior approval for all special activities and expenditures.
24. 16. Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
25. 17. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services and building
administrator, which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for
the position.
Physical Requirements/Environmental
Conditions:
Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move ab out as
needed in a fast-pace, high-intensive work environment.
Shift Type Full-Time
Salary Range \$45,514.00 / Per Year
Location District
Applications Accepted
Start Date 12/01/2023
Job Contact
Name Angie Karraker Title Director of Special Education
Email akarraker@usd261.com Phone 316-554-2222