Description | SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Full or Part Time for 23-24 school year.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Duties include providing services to our school districts, as well as collaborating with classroom teachers, parents and administrators. The applicant will work with school age students.
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
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Certificated
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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Educational Level:
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Masters degree in Speech Pathology
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Certification or Licensure:
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Nebraska teaching certificate or state licensure
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Experience Desired:
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Experience preferred, but not required
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Employee Characteristics:
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Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Concern for Others
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Independence
Initiative
Collaboration
Confidentiality
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DEPARTMENT:
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Special Education
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REPORTS TO:
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Special Education Director
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REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB TASKS:
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- Evaluate children, birth through 21, who are referred for a speech and language assessment, reviews all formal and informal diagnostic information, and relates the results to members of a multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in MDT meetings to determine verification.
- Participate in IEP/IFSP conferences to meet educational needs of individuals.
- Perform services according to federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- Attend ESU 7 Special Education and Speech-Language Department meetings.
- Coordinate and exchange ideas through conferences and consultation with school personnel and colleagues.
- Schedule classes/sessions for students verified as speech-language impaired at assigned schools or home based settings.
- Maintain an active interest in professional development by attending pertinent conferences, conventions, and meetings.
- Provide referral information to other specialists when further evaluation or service is indicated.
- Confer regularly with parents and teachers regarding diagnostic information, student progress, method of instruction, program changes, and carryover skills.
- Maintain communication with cooperating agencies involved in the education of students receiving speech and language services.
- Provide teachers and families of children receiving home-based services with assistance, when needed, regarding the writing of specific speech and/or language objectives and appropriate speech and/or language stimulation programs.
- Provide classroom-based instruction to teacher, support staff (as appropriate) and families to integrate improved communication into the child's daily routine.
- Utilize technology effectively.
- Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents within all districts served.
- Adhere to all ESU7 policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
- Other duties as assigned.
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TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS:
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- Basic computer skills
- Word processing (Microsoft Office)
- Calendaring system
- Google Drive
- Email applications
- Able to post on ESU 7 Social Media resources
- Messages
- Accountability software
- Internet Browsers
- ESU 7 Online Resources
- Internet search engines
- Electronic and print copyright
- Adobe Reader
- Tablet use
- Apple TV/Airplay
- Projection equipment
- Swivl/self-observation recording device
- Evernote
- Promethean Board
- Troubleshoot equipment issues (iPad, computer, communication devices)
- Desktop conferencing
- Student Record System (SRS)
- Augmentative Communication Devices
- ALIO - employee portal, requisitions
- Video Creation
- Speech and Language software and applications
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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- Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
- Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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The essential functions of this position include: (1) regular, dependable attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified technology expectations, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and, (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Never
0%
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Occasional 1-32%
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Frequent
33-66%
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Constant
67+%
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Standing
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Walking
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Sitting
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Bending/Stooping
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x
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Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
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x
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Manual Dexterity Activities
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x
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Climbing Stairs
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Driving
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Lifting 50 Pounds
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Carrying 20 Feet
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
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- Inside offices and throughout the ESU 7 campus and district buildings.
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It is the policy of ESU 7 to not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap or disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Chief Administrator.
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