Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) Long Term Substitute

Orchard Farm School Districtis seeking a Long Term Substitute Speech and Language Pathologist to join our team for theremainder of the 2025-26school year! Our mission is to empower students to excel in diverse communities.

The Speech and Language Pathologists purpose is to identify students with communication disorders and plan and implement appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success.

Anticipated Long-Term Leave Coverage: January - May (2 leaves back-to-back)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual who holds this position must:

• Assesses students communication skills (e.g. articulation fluency voice expressive and receptive language etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents teachers physicians administration maintenance personnel team members other professionals etc.) for the purpose of communicating information resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening IEPs parent conferences pre-referral staffing etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results developing treatment plans and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
• Develops IEPs interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids FM systems argumentative communication devices etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements
• Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.
• Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologists experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate for school therapy.
• Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports activity logs billing information IEPs required documentation quarterly reports screening results etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance
• Participates in meetings workshops and seminars (e.g. training IEPs team meetings etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Performs site visits at multiple work sites including home visits for the purpose of providing therapy and assistance as required.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs correspondence memos IEPs Medicaid billings reports required documentation etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents teachers staff students etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate.
• Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other appropriate school-related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Student Services/Principal.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Supervisory Duties

• In accordance with the Board policies and applicable law.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Education from an accredited four-year College or University.
• Must hold a Missouri Certification for Speech & Language
• Complete CPI certification (training provided by district)

Skills and Abilities

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; remains open to others ideas and viewpoints.
• Maintains composure keeps emotions in check controls anger and avoids aggressive behavior even in difficult and stressful situations.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
• Basic computer skills including experience with word processing software spreadsheet software development software and the Internet. Additionally individuals will utilize standard office equipment such as copiers printers and telephone systems.
• Must communicate appropriately with students staff and parents
• Must work closely with other school personnel to ensure appropriate services for students

Physical Demands

• Is frequently required to stand walk stoop bend kneel crawl grasp feel push and reach
• May have to use physical restraint or personal safety techniques
• The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Must have both close and distance vision and be able to hear voices in a noisy environment

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.

Salary

This would be a long term hourly leave rate of