Rush City School District (Birth-12th Grade) is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to begin the 2023-24 school year. This position could be structured to accommodate either full-time or part-time hours.
Job Duties:
● Instruction. Teach and select appropriate education activities for students with communication discrepancies and related activities that will meet predetermined IEP goals. Coordinate curriculum and teaching procedures with other staff members. Provide training and consultation regarding augmentative/alternative communication, articulation, language, voice and fluency. Conduct progress monitoring of students according to IEP goals.
● Due Process. Accurately administer and interpret diagnostic instruments, observations, and/or reports appropriate for the area of training. Case manage students with primary disability of speech/language disorder, and coordinate development of their Individual Education Plans (IEP’s). Participate in pre-referral intervention and identification and evaluation for students with communication discrepancies. Ensure that special education Due Process requirements for instructional assessments and services are met according to state and federal rules and laws.
● Collaboration with others. Participate on SST when needed and make appropriate recommendations on referrals, assessments, eligibility and diagnosis. Communicate student progress and curriculum concerns to parents. Work with support staff, administrators, and professional agencies in dealing with student concerns in and outside of the teacher classroom related to communication disorders. Attend special education child study team meetings