Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist; SLP or SLP-A 3

Primary Tasks & Major Activities

Student instruction/therapy, special education program evaluation and planning, parent and district meetings, student assessment, Medicaid billing, and required paperwork. IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring; individualized and small group student instruction; innovative programming; team member and student assessment; attend/participate in parent meetings; have knowledge of and support the building level and district policies. Documentation of sessions in Therapy Log.

Current Missouri certification through Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and/or licensed through the Missouri Board of Healing Arts. Knowledge of language programs; knowledge of therapeutic speech methods; familiar with Augmentative and Alternative Communication programs/devices; competent in the area of technology; good people skills; knowledge of appropriate grade level curriculum and functional curriculum for Grades PreK-6; familiar with screening, testing, and eligibility requirements for students in preschool.

Knowledge of requirements of Missouri Assessment Program (MAP and MAP-A). Previous experience in school setting preferred. Willingness to understand and support the District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. Must successfully pass a background check and drug test that are satisfactory to the Board of Education.

Nixa Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nixa Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.