Job Description:
Position Summary:
 
The primary responsibilities are to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children.  The Speech Language Pathologist, (SLP) is responsible for organizing and implementing a therapy program to meet the needs of speech, language and hearing-impaired students and meeting teaching duties. Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the SLP provides prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students with disabilities in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency.   The teacher is a hardworking, goal-oriented and enthusiastic professional with excellent subject knowledge and a sound understanding of the Missouri Learning Standards and Common Core State Standards.
This position is part-time and the individual hired will work approximately two-days per week.
 
Position Responsibilities:

• Perform educational assessments of students, including an observation of the student, review of the student’s educational history, conferences with the student’s teachers, and an evaluation and analysis of the student’s academic performance and learning characteristics.  
• Provide direct instruction/therapy to students with difficulties in language, speech, voice, and fluency.
• Prepare educational plans annually for each student based on individually assessed needs in accordance with school procedures.
• Conduct grade-wide hearing screenings once a year in grades stipulated by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Current knowledge of federal and state Special Education laws and regulations
• Report educational assessment findings to parents, classroom teachers, and administration at scheduled IEP meetings.  
• Actively participate in the deliberations and classification of educationally disabled students and assists in the planning of IEPs as well as in coordinating, developing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the IEP.  
• Maintain confidential records on all referred students and student/parent contacts in accordance with federal and state law, Board policy and the procedure of the school’s special education program.  
• Provide thorough and timely reports, data, and information, and makes sure the Special Education Department stays in compliance with federal rules and regulations.  
• Serves as a resource to school personnel on the nature, causes, and solutions of the learning problems of students.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment in order to meet the needs of students. 
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.  
• Demonstrates gains in student performance.  
• Participate on evaluation teams for speech, language, and hearing impaired students as appropriate.
• Ensure that each student in the program has the necessary evaluation records in his/her permanent folder.
• Complete quarterly progress reports on each student in the program. 
• Provide speech and/or hearing screening tests and diagnostic/evaluation testing.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, etc.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

All candidates must complete an application in order to be considered for open positions. Attach your cover letter, resume, and 4 professional references (include name, phone, and email) for review. 
 
All applicants must apply on line by submitting a resume and cover letter at http://www.crossroadsschoolskc.org/careers. 
 
Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required
• Valid Missouri teaching certificate
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a school Speech Language Pathologist preferred
• Demonstrated success in urban education
• Desire to continue professional development
• Excellent organization skills and an ability to coordinate multiple tasks and activities
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and an ability to keep multiple stakeholder groups, including parents, teachers, staff, volunteers and partners, informed of critical issues, activities and schedules.  
• An ability and enthusiasm for promoting the school and its mission to a broad and diverse group of people.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and teachers in the school environment and community.

Must pass an extensive background check