Inver Grove Heights Community Schools
Speech Language Pathologist
Inver Grove Heights Community Schools, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, United States, 55077
Position Type:Support Services Teaching/Speech and Language Pathologist
Date Posted:10/25/2024
Location:Early Learning Center, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Date Available:11/11/2024
Closing Date:Open Until Filled ABOUT US:Inver Grove Heights Schools is a thriving and growing district with nearly 4,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in six schools. Our mission is to inspire students, innovate in its programming, and help students excel and make a positive impact on our community.
We are committed to build core life skills into student daily learning and use Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to develop students personally as well as academically. We are proud to have a school system that is competitive in academic test scores and known for being student-focused.
"ISD 199 is large enough to offer excellent opportunities to students while being small enough to feel like a family." Elementary Teacher
POSITION OVERVIEW:This is a Full Time Speech Language Pathologist position at Inver Grove Heights Schools that provides services and supports to meet the needs of students who have an educationally based speech and/or language disability or other related disability that limits their ability to communicate with others. Direct and/or consultative services are provided in the areas of articulation, language, fluency, and voice.
This position supports our Birth-3 population.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology• A valid Minnesota teaching license in Speech-Language Pathology• ASHA certification is preferred
MINIMUM RESPONSIBILITIES:• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills that take into consideration the communication needs and cultural values of others.- Effective leadership skills which allow for substantial contributions at both the building and district level on projects, initiatives, and curriculum improvement.- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.- Significant ability to collaborate with other professionals, including general and special educators.- Knowledge of and adherence to all procedures and practices prescribed in the Teacher, Student, and/or Parent Handbooks.- Knowledge of School Board policies and adhere to federal and state laws that apply to his/her job assignment.
• Professional Responsibilities
- Screen, identify, assess, and diagnose disorders of communication, including articulation, voice, language, and fluency. Use state eligibility criteria to make decisions regarding service eligibility.- Provide educationally relevant treatment and intervention, including consultation and follow-up to children, from birth-to-21 years of age, diagnosed with communication disorders.- Determine specific, reasonable, and appropriate goals and objectives and measure treatment outcomes through a program of periodic monitoring and data collection. Includes writing standards based IEPs with interventions supporting literacy and other standards.- Select, prescribe, and provide services supporting effective use of assistive technology devices and other forms of augmentative and alternative communication.- Serve as case manager and advocate for the students served.- Document services for accountability and related billing requirements.- Care for district resources, equipment, and materials assigned to him/her and report concerns regarding facility and equipment to the designated supervisor.- Contribute to the District's inclusive workplace efforts by fostering a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment.- Provide direction and supervision for all school activities to which he/she is assigned.- Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor or district administrator
SALARY AND BENEFITS:Inver Grove Heights Community Schools offers a competitive and comprehensive teacher salary and benefit package. View our Teacher Benefits At A Glance at https://www.shorturl.at/djDU4.
Apply today and view all career opportunities at https://www.isd199.org/careers.
Inver Grove Heights Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
Date Posted:10/25/2024
Location:Early Learning Center, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Date Available:11/11/2024
Closing Date:Open Until Filled ABOUT US:Inver Grove Heights Schools is a thriving and growing district with nearly 4,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in six schools. Our mission is to inspire students, innovate in its programming, and help students excel and make a positive impact on our community.
We are committed to build core life skills into student daily learning and use Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to develop students personally as well as academically. We are proud to have a school system that is competitive in academic test scores and known for being student-focused.
"ISD 199 is large enough to offer excellent opportunities to students while being small enough to feel like a family." Elementary Teacher
POSITION OVERVIEW:This is a Full Time Speech Language Pathologist position at Inver Grove Heights Schools that provides services and supports to meet the needs of students who have an educationally based speech and/or language disability or other related disability that limits their ability to communicate with others. Direct and/or consultative services are provided in the areas of articulation, language, fluency, and voice.
This position supports our Birth-3 population.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:• Master's Degree in Communication Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology• A valid Minnesota teaching license in Speech-Language Pathology• ASHA certification is preferred
MINIMUM RESPONSIBILITIES:• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills that take into consideration the communication needs and cultural values of others.- Effective leadership skills which allow for substantial contributions at both the building and district level on projects, initiatives, and curriculum improvement.- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.- Significant ability to collaborate with other professionals, including general and special educators.- Knowledge of and adherence to all procedures and practices prescribed in the Teacher, Student, and/or Parent Handbooks.- Knowledge of School Board policies and adhere to federal and state laws that apply to his/her job assignment.
• Professional Responsibilities
- Screen, identify, assess, and diagnose disorders of communication, including articulation, voice, language, and fluency. Use state eligibility criteria to make decisions regarding service eligibility.- Provide educationally relevant treatment and intervention, including consultation and follow-up to children, from birth-to-21 years of age, diagnosed with communication disorders.- Determine specific, reasonable, and appropriate goals and objectives and measure treatment outcomes through a program of periodic monitoring and data collection. Includes writing standards based IEPs with interventions supporting literacy and other standards.- Select, prescribe, and provide services supporting effective use of assistive technology devices and other forms of augmentative and alternative communication.- Serve as case manager and advocate for the students served.- Document services for accountability and related billing requirements.- Care for district resources, equipment, and materials assigned to him/her and report concerns regarding facility and equipment to the designated supervisor.- Contribute to the District's inclusive workplace efforts by fostering a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment.- Provide direction and supervision for all school activities to which he/she is assigned.- Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor or district administrator
SALARY AND BENEFITS:Inver Grove Heights Community Schools offers a competitive and comprehensive teacher salary and benefit package. View our Teacher Benefits At A Glance at https://www.shorturl.at/djDU4.
Apply today and view all career opportunities at https://www.isd199.org/careers.
Inver Grove Heights Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.