POSITION TITLE: Speech-Language Pathologist -SLP

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper state certification

REPORTS TO: Special Education Director and/or Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree (SLP)
• Missouri State Licensure through the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts (SLP)
• American Speech Language Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (preferred)
• Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY-SLP) applicants are welcome to apply, ability to pass a background check in accordance to district and DESE policies.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The SLP shall assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to students exhibiting speech, language, and/or voice disorders to reduce problems impacting functioning in the educational setting. Duties shall include but are not limited to:

• Student screenings for determination of speech/language evaluation needs
• Speech/language evaluations and interpretation of results.
• Development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and implementation of treatment.
• Maintenance of progress notes for progress monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom activities and supports to promote speech and language skills of students.
• Provide staff development and support related to speech and language functioning of students. 
• Demonstrate effective and positive interpersonal relationships with staff, students, and community. 
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with peers, possess a positive attitude and be flexible with change. 
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  

Annual contract for school year and Extended School Year, if applicable, in accordance with the provisions of  Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified staff.

Background clearance required; the results of which must be satisfactory to the District.

EVALUATION: 

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Applications will be screened as they are submitted. The job will remain posted until filled.

The Mexico Public School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Our School District Prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, religion, disability by law in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.