Speech Language Pathologist

We are DeKalb!

DeKalb County Central United School District is committed to preparing students today for the world of tomorrow. Our mission is to develop students as critical thinkers communicators and collaborators who can adapt and persevere with empathy and integrity in an ever-changing world. Every member of our team is a valuable resource in this pursuit of excellence and we are currently seeking a Speech Language Pathologist.

Your day to day:

This position provides both direct and consultation services to students with disabilities in the areas of speech and/or language; possess and maintains competency in assessment and evaluation techniques; follows compliance procedures and timelines with regard to student Individual Education Plans and evaluation reports; works as a cooperative member of a multidisciplinary team; and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building administrator and/or District Administration. Additional responsibilities include:

• Determine the diagnostic needs of students related to language speech and hearingconcerns of school personnel parental concern classroom observations and reviewing of the childs history.
• Determine accurately and efficiently those individuals who exhibit disorders of languagespeech and/or hearing.
• Gather diagnostic information concerning the students standardized and informal testsand classroom observations.
• Determine through competent examination diagnostic procedures and appropriatereferral the nature etiology and severity of the specific disability(s) of those individuals with language speech and/or hearing disorders.
• Plan conduct and modify an appropriate treatment program for those individualsdiagnosed as having language speech and/or hearing disorders and arrange for the implementation programs.
• Serve in a consultative role in planning and implementing language-speech improvement programs.
• Interpret the results and conclusions of diagnostic data to professional team members inorder to determine to what extent the language speech or hearing disorder may be contributing to the childs performance in the classroom.
• Works cooperatively with team members in planning effective educational interventionsfor students.
• Explore and implement with teachers parents team members and outside agencies(when appropriate) or other involved personnel appropriate strategies for meeting the communication needs of each child.
• Serve as a resource person in the area of language speech and hearing skills.
• Select a variety of activities that ensure continuous professional growth.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient andeffective functioning of the work unit and supporting student learning objectives.

Why well love you:

• You have worked hard to obtain a Masters degree from an accredited college or university.
• License type:
• Indiana Speech Language Pathologist License through IPLA (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)
• ASHA: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCCs)
• Will consider a Clinical Fellow SLP
• You are proficient in the use of technology.
• You are organized and have the ability to prioritize tasks.
• You are a creative thinker and problem solver an excellent communicator with strong collaboration skills and are a team player.
• You have the ability to communicate cooperatively and constructively with students parents and fellow staff members in a multicultural environment.

Why youll love us:

• We value a positive culture and environment and work hard to provide a safe engaging place for students and staff based on trust respect and responsibility.
• We offer Group Medical Insurance including an annual routine vision exam
• Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance offerings
• Onsite Wellness Clinic
• Discounted YMCA membership
• Life Insurance - $50000 group life product
• Long Term Disability
• Teacher Retirement Fund contributions
• 401a and 403b options available
• Flex Days (paid time off)
• Free entry to athletic and performing arts events

DeKalb County Central United School District seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance sensitivity understanding and mutual respect. DeKalb County Central United School District is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals including minorities women individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.