Description:
Inver Grove Heights Community Schools is accepting applications for speech pathologist position at Pine Bend Elementary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills that take into consideration the communication needs and cultural values of others.
- Effective leadership skills which allow for substantial contributions at both the building and district level on projects, initiatives, and curriculum improvement.
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
Significant ability to collaborate with other professionals, including general and special educators. - Knowledge of and adherence to all procedures and practices prescribed in the Teacher, Student, and/or Parent Handbooks.
- Knowledge of School Board policies and adhere to federal and state laws that apply to his/her job assignment.
Responsibilities:
- Screen, identify, assess, and diagnose disorders of communication, including articulation, voice, language, and fluency. Use state eligibility criteria to make decisions regarding service eligibility.
- Provide educationally relevant treatment and intervention, including consultation and follow-up to children, from birth-to-21 years of age, diagnosed with communication disorders.
- Determine specific, reasonable, and appropriate goals and objectives and measure treatment outcomes through a program of periodic monitoring and data collection. Includes writing standards-based IEPs with interventions supporting literacy and other standards.
- Select, prescribe, and provide services supporting effective use of assistive technology devices and other forms of augmentative and alternative communication.
- Serve as a case manager and advocate for the students served.
- Document services for accountability and related billing requirements.
- Care for district resources, equipment, and materials assigned to him/her and report concerns regarding facility and equipment to designated supervisor.
- Contribute to the District’s inclusive workplace efforts by fostering a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment.
- Provide direction and supervision for all school activities to which he/she is assigned.
- Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor or district administrator
Inver Grove Heights Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.