Contact Info:
Jacob Everett
101 N Main St #9399
Nappanee, IN 46550
574-773-4127
jleverett@wanee.org
Job Description:
Position Start Date: 8/13/2024
Position: Speech Language Pathologist, FLSA Status: Exempt
Organization: Wa-Nee Community Schools
Responsible to: Director of Special Education, Building Principal Supervises: Students
Evaluated by: Director of Special Education
Terms of Employment: 183 days per year
Pay Range: $60,000 – $75,000
Evaluation Period:
Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per WCS Performance and Assessment Procedures.
Annual summative evaluation prior to July 1.
Purpose of the Position:
- Specializes in diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, and hearing of students
Classified as Confidential Employee: Functional responsibilities or knowledge in connections with the issues involved in dealings between the school corporation and its employees require strict adherence to confidentiality.
Minimum Requirements: The following are the qualifications and minimum requirements necessary for a person to perform this job.
- Graduate Degree
- Appropriate certifications by the Indiana Department of Education
Essential Functions of the Position: The following functions have been determined by Wa-Nee Community Schools to be essential to the successful performance of this position.
- Conduct speech, language, hearing screens.
- Diagnose and evaluate speech, language and hearing skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
- Plan, direct and conduct habilitative and rehabilitative treatment programs to develop communicative efficiency of individuals with communication delays.
- Provide counseling and guidance in speech and language development therapy to enhance disabled individuals.
- Review individual files obtaining background information prior to evaluation to determine appropriate assessment protocol.
- Administer, score, and interpret specialized speech and language assessments and hearing screenings.
- Develop individualized educational plans for students to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities.
- Conduct evaluations within guidelines established through Article 7.
- Report progress on IEP goals on the statutorily required basis.
- Attend/hold case conferences within guidelines established through Article 7.
- Review treatment plans and assess individual performance as it relates to the IEP.
- Maintain records required by law, establishes policy and administrative regulations.
- Attend meetings and conferences to promote professional growth.
- Instruct individuals to monitor their own speech and provide ways to practice skills.
- Serve as consultant for classroom teachers, psychologist, principals, and counselors to promote speech and language development activities in the daily schedule.
- Bill Medicaid as eligible for services rendered.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team for evaluation and programming
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Secondary Functions of the Position: The following functions, while important and necessary to the position, have been determined by Wa-Nee Community Schools to be marginal to the successful performance of this position.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or as directed by the Director of Special Education, Building Principal
Knowledge of:
- Indiana Law regarding special education requirements for students and staff
- Policies, procedures and functions of Wa-Nee Community Schools Board of Trustees and the Indiana Department of Education
- Applicable software and applications
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.
- Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
- Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters.
- Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
Equipment Used:
General Office Equipment (computer, telephone, copier, fax machine).
Place Where Work is Performed:
Assigned Wa-Nee Community School Building
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch.
- Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
- Must be able to lift items of 20 lbs. regularly/50 lbs. occasionally.
How this Job Description was developed:
This job description was developed by the HR Department.
How To Apply:
https://www.applitrack.com/wanee/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+Services