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Job Goal: Evaluate, diagnose, and implement Speech/Language services for a wide range of students with disabilities of various ages.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Possess a valid Wisconsin Teaching License in Speech-Language Pathology (#1820)
2. Possess a minimum of a Masters in Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
3. Prior school based therapy experience preferred, but not required.
Essential Functions
Evaluate, diagnose, and implement Speech/Language services for a wide range of students with disabilities of various ages.
Maintain knowledge of current state and federal laws, regulations and codes applicable to speech and language and special education.
Determine and use professionally sound procedures for identification, diagnosis, referral, and reevaluation.
Assure adherence to state eligibility criteria.
Complete all necessary procedural compliance paperwork related to the identification and services for students with special education needs in the area of speech/language impairment.
Serve as a member of the IEP Team identifying goals in the area of speech and language for students who qualify for services.
Develop, write and implement comprehensive Individual Education Plans (IEP) for special education students.
Conduct speech/language evaluations and re-evaluations in accordance with legal requirements.
Provide speech and/or language therapy to students as stipulated by their Individual Education Plan.
Utilize planning time to perform additional professional responsibilities including parent conferences, IEP team meetings, classroom observation of students, and consultations with classroom teachers and other professional support personnel.
Serve as case manager for students whose primary related Special Education service is speech and language.
Maintain current Certificates of Clinical Competence (CCCs) through the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
Complete monthly Medicaid billing for school based services for qualified students.
Maintain student progress notes in student records.
Communicates with parents on a regular basis to discuss student progress.
Re-evaluate students' individual speech and language needs on a regular basis.
Collaborate with school staff to coordinate services to students.
Participate in professional development and in-service training programs; develop and maintain current resource information.
Participate in district speech screening activities.
Collaborate with other district speech language pathologists on a regular basis as a Professional Learning Community.
Participate in district Child Find activities when appropriate.
Serve as a resource for staff on issues related to speech and language therapy.
Communicate and refer to outside agencies, hospitals, or clinics when appropriate.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Please complete the online cover letter addressed to Ms. Laurie Enos, Director of Pupil Services, and attach a resume, transcripts, and a minimum of two letters of recommendation.
Applications are reviewed continuously until filled; however, we encourage you to apply by March 20 for priority consideration.
Note: Posting is listed in two locations, however, applicants only need to apply through one of the applicant systems. Posted on WECAN and ApplicantPro system.
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The School District of Onalaska is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation, disability, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, handicap, creed, color, political affiliation, genetic information, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, or military service. The District encourages applications from all segments of the population.Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.
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