Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP)
**$5,000 signing bonus provided**
Position Location: Rush City Public Schools and North Branch Area Public Schools
Position Purpose: The Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) provides early intervention services to school-aged children with disabilities. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, this SLP partners with and is a resource to families to help produce the best possible developmental outcomes for their infants and toddlers in the most natural learning environment.
Essential Duties:
1. Identification, Screening and Evaluation
* Assist in the completion of screenings
* Complete multi-disciplinary team evaluations and assessments (as deemed appropriate by screening results, medical records, or evaluation team decision) to determine strengths and educational needs for each child
* Synthesize assessment data and evaluation results to make eligibility determinations set forth by the state of Minnesota
1. Service Delivery
* Provide direct and indirect speech/language services to school-aged children as specified within each learner’s Individual Education Program (IEP) throughout the school year.
* Prepare and maintain an efficient schedule for delivery of all early intervention responsibilities
* Assure compliance with special education procedural requirements and due process timelines
* Prepare individual program plans, periodic reviews and progress reports according to due process guidelines
* Determine developmentally appropriate materials, assessment tools, and/or adapted equipment for use with students
* Assist in ordering materials and diagnostic tools
* Facilitate accommodations and modifications to materials, assistive technology, and the home environment
2. Curriculum and Instruction
* Provide input on curriculum and instruction development, selection, and implementation as requested
* Assist in the development and procurement of accessible materials, as needed
3. Consultation and Collaboration
* Act as an IEP case manager and/or work cooperatively on IEP teams with special education personnel, families, and other service providers
* Work collaboratively with member districts to ensure smooth transitions into district programming
* Identify community resources and assist families in accessing resources
4. Professional Learning
* Actively participate in relevant committees, as well as other regional or state professional learning opportunities
* Provide training and consultation regarding augmentative/alternative communication, articulation, language, voice, and fluency, as needed.
5. Other Duties
* Performs other duties as assigned
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