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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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