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- Provide direct and indirect speech/language services to students who are receiving special education and require speech therapy, due to a stand-alone speech/language impairment or as a related service, to benefit from specially designed instruction.
- Evaluate the student’s abilities and formulate the student’s speech/language profile, providing written reports that reflect strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; and guide evidence-based intervention.
- Plan individualized appropriate lessons, activities, tools and approaches to achieve desired set goals and objectives.
- Conduct initial and re-evaluations including administration of standardized tests, screening tools, and observations in order to identify children who may meet eligibility as defined by state/federal regulations; and monitor students with disabilities for the purpose of supporting the students’ individualized education programs.
Complete regular caseload management tasks, including scheduling services, updating schedule, collecting and analyzing data, and organizing student materials and information. - Participate in meetings to discuss student progress, the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and evaluation summaries.
- Assess students’ needs for assistive technology and equipment for the purpose of communication , and make recommendations for its use at school as part of a program of specially designed instruction and related services.
- Document speech/language services, and student progress in accordance with school district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
- Provide staff training as requested by the district.
- Maintain consistent, collegial communication with general and special education teachers, other staff members, and parents concerning student’s performance and day to day school business.
- Demonstrate ability to work successfully with a multidisciplinary team, using inclusive practices.
- Provide work direction to paraprofessionals serving children on caseload.
- Provide consultation to colleagues in support of indirect speech/language services to students.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or completing Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) year
- Masters Degree in Communication Disorders or related field
- Current Minnesota Speech Pathology License through the Minnesota Department of Education
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Direct experience delivering speech/language services to school-age children
- Knowledge and experience working with students in a school setting
- Skills with SpEdForms for IEPs, evaluations and MA Billing.
District Application Guidelines
POSITION STATUS: Full-time
START DATE: 2025-2026 school year
COMPENSATION: $44,000 - $80,000 based on experience.
BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Dental Coverage, Paid Time Off (PTO), TRA or PERA Contributions, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and access to a range of additional benefits, such as short-term disability and accident insurance.
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