Speech-Language Pathologist for the 2027-28 School Year

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (2027-28 School Year)

Purpose: The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and provides direct student and consultative services to staff/parents for students eligible for special education evaluations/services in the area of speech-language pathology.

Required Qualifications:     

• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology/Communication Disorders
• Valid Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services Speech Language Pathologist License
• Knowledge of the federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures that mandate and guide speech therapy practices
• Ability to interpret evaluation data, document, and write comprehensive reports following guidelines
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate respectfully and compassionately to a child and their family
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the District Office (after an employment offer is made)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in a school setting

Reports to:           Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

FLSA Status:        Exempt- Salaried based on the Fort Leavenworth Negotiated Agreement Salary Schedule

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:

• Conduct Speech-Language Pathology screenings and write comprehensive diagnostic evaluations according to established state and federal professional standards and procedures
• Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and planning sessions in order to meet the continuing needs of identified students or those at risk
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for identified students
• Provide direct and indirect Speech-Language Pathology services using a variety of service delivery models within a collaborative team to address the speech and language needs of the student
• Complete documentation through progress notes and quarterly reports that specify student progress on IEP goals and objectives
• Work collaboratively with teachers and parents to ensure a unified approach to school-related issues
• Provide training to teachers, parents, instructional assistants, paraeducators, and other related service personnel to ensure their effective contribution to a child’s IEP
• Serve on various district, school, or staff committees as appropriate, such as SIT
• Attend all staff conferences and individual conferences between teacher and administrator and is available for pupil and parent conferences, including conferences for writing IEPs and staffing for special education
• Travel locally using own transportation
• Observe, enforce, and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district and adhere to strict professional ethics
• Undertake efforts that promote professional growth in alignment with the District’s vision, mission, and goals, and keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques in Speech Therapy
• Work to help ensure student achievement and build positive school/community relations
• Regular and consistent attendance at work
• Carry out the duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Enter data into a computer, to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids
• Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in typical classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height
• Bend, stoop, and sit on the floor for prolonged periods of time
• Climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead

Terms of Employment: 187-day contract under the Fort Leavenworth Negotiated Agreement

Evaluation:   Performance evaluations in accordance with the Board’s policy and the Fort Leavenworth Negotiated Agreement

Fort Leavenworth USD 207 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, or promoting based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status under local, state or federal law.