Speech Language Pathologist USD 489 Hays
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Masters degree from an accredited college/university.
- Current Kansas Speech Pathologist License on file in the Central Office.
- Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office.
- Desire to continue career improvement.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
- Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
- Ensure that all activities conform to district and cooperative guidelines.
- Communicate effectively with all members of the school district, cooperative, and community.
- Work effectively with community organizations.
- Appropriately operate all equipment as required.
- React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
- Support the value of an education.
- Support the philosophy and vision of the cooperative and school district.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
- Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
- Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
- Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
- Requires some travel.
General Responsibilities:
- Assist in the early recognition and prevention of educational problems.
- Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.
- Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings and diagnostic evaluations to determine the need for clinical services.
- Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and reevaluation process.
- Participate in the development of student IEP's.
- Adhere to required program guidelines as defined by the Kansas Plan for Special Education.
- Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and others concerning the needs of students and special services that are available.
- Assist teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum modifications and appropriate classroom strategies.
- Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies and services.
- Cooperate with agencies serving students and their families.
- Provide therapy, follow-up, and/or consultation based on student IEP's.
- Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
- Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for individual differences.
- Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.
- Establish and maintain a positive climate for learning through appropriate classroom management.
- Plan and implement transitional programs for students.
- Assist students in developing feelings of self-worth and in making social adjustments which permit them to cope with disabilities.
- Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports.
- Order and maintain an adequate inventory of materials and supplies.
- Supervise and train staff members as assigned.
- Assist with public awareness activities which lead to a better understanding of the needs of exceptional children.
- Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.
- See that school district and cooperative policies are observed during all activities.
- Obtain advance approval for all special activities and expenditures.
- Adhere to all district and cooperative health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
Salary and Benefits
Salary and Benefits are provided based on the negotiated agreement.
Apply Online At:
https://www.applitrack.com/haysusd489/onlineapp/
All applicants must have a KDHE Speech Language Certification.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Kyle Carlin, Special Education Director,
[email protected] or (785) 623-2400.
Hays School District has about 3000 students that are enrolled in a high school, a middle school, four elementary schools, and an alternative school. The staff of Unified School District No. 489 are recognized throughout Kansas and across the nation as leaders in educational excellence.
Hays Public Schools offer programs like all-day, every day kindergarten, small class sizes in the state for districts our size, and a longer school year. An extensive special education program serves children with special needs. A variety of early childhood programs serve children and their families in a three-county area from before-birth to age six.
