Job Description:
                              The Pleasant Hill School District is currently seeking applicants for the position of:
                                                                           Speech Pathologist
                                                                    for the 2024-2025 school year
 
Deadline to apply: Until Filled
Salary:  Base $65,000 - placement on based on education and experience
Length of Contract: 189 days
Benefits Offered Include: Paid Time Off; Health, dental, and vision insurance; District HSA contribution; voluntary benefits; District sponsored life insurance; enrollment in 403b/457 retirement plans.
 
Qualifications:

1. Missouri Teaching Certification - Speech Language Pathology OR
2. Missouri License from Board of Healing Arts

Required Performance and Job Responsibilities:

• Adheres to adopted Board of Education policies and maintains strict confidentiality as required by law
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community
• Organizes and prioritizes educator workload to best meet the needs of students
•  Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records of student progress
• Identifies pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals and works with special education staff to develop individual education plans
• Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies
•  Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration/state/federal law
• Attends all meetings as requested by direct supervisor and district administration
• Develops a professional development plan annually and commits to life-long learning and growth
• Prepares written evaluations and maintains records which clearly and succinctly document services provided, student progress and discharge from therapy
• Complies with evaluation standards and determines eligibility for services
• Effectively communicates test results, diagnosis and proposed treatment plans
• Participates in the multidisciplinary team process regarding eligibility issues, individual education plan (IEP) development, consultation services and service delivery models
• Assures compliance with established state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Prepares reports as needed by the school district and/or the MO Department of Education
• Develops treatment plans consistent with the IEP. Reviews therapy goals and objectives and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate
• Employs instructional/therapeutic methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting each student's goals and objectives
• Operates and maintains a variety of therapeutic equipment and trains others in use of the equipment as necessary
• Participates in hearing screening programs to identify and refer students with suspected hearing impairment and/or middle ear disorders
• Fulfills any and all other duties as assigned

  
 Applicants should:
 

• Complete an application on the district website
• Submit a letter of interest, resume, evidence of certification, transcripts, and three (3) current letters of recommendation within the District’s Frontline employment platform.

 
 
 

 
The Pleasant Hill R-III School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability or age.