Speech Language Pathologist, Pinecrest Elementary (0.5 FTE)
Start Date: August 2023
Salary & Benefits: Per Teacher’s Master Agreement 2021-2023 (found on Hastings Public Schools Website)
Responsibilities & Duties
Participate in a multidisciplinary team for evaluation/assessment of children, working closely with a child’s family, and in the development of integrated goals and outcomes for IEPs.
Deliver specialized speech/language services as outlined in IEPs and IFSPs
Implement a variety of service delivery models including: Small group
Individual in-person
Indirect/consultation
Educate parents and others regarding the provision of services
Utilize a variety of materials and teaching techniques including evidence-based practices
Consult with general education teachers, parents, other service providers to ensure the effective provision of services
Provide indirect and direct services to individual students on IEPs for students to receive meaningful benefit in the general ed. curriculum
Collaborate with educational staff about student needs and progress
Plan and conduct a system of continuous progress monitoring for each student on you caseload
Encourage and instruct parents and educational staff in appropriate methods to assist their child
Participate in meetings including IEP for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student’s goals/outcomes
Prepare documentation (evaluation, observations, progress reports) and maintain records as required and for compliance with district administrative policies, state and federal rules and regulations
Provide and maintain Third party billing documentation for eligible students
Provide IEP case management
Maintain confidentiality
Responsible to Director/Assistant Director of Special Services
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Experience working with a wide variety of communication needs
Experience in due process procedures and paperwork including conducting evaluations/assessments, writing IEPs, progress monitoring and meeting facilitation
Excellent oral and written communication including report writing and family interview skills.
Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs
Knowledge of all due process requirements and strong computer skills
Ability to adapt equipment and materials for children with disabilities
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work with students, families, professionals and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Ability to interact with and maintain cooperative relationship with all levels of staff and the public
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with elementary age students as a Speech Language Pathologist
Experience working in a school or education setting
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-S/LP)
Application Procedure
Apply online at www.hastings.k12.mn.us
If you have questions, contact Tonia Humble, Assistant Director of Special Services, [email protected] or 651-480-7008