School Speech Language Pathologist Contract at Direct Medical Staffing, LLC

Start: ASAP

Location: Saint Joseph, MO

Mileage Reimbursement: $0.42/mile for patient related travel

Schedule: Monday-Friday - DAYS - 8HRS: Times will depend on school/caseload assigned

Job Description/Additional Details: To assess, identify and treat speech and language disorders in children according to IDEA and DESE standards.

Essential Job Functions:

Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
To "telework" when requested by the District.
Serves as a resource to school staff members to provide intervention strategies.
Provides a therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of children who are eligible for special education services in the areas of speech and language.
Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech and language impairments.
Provides screenings to identify students who require speech and/or language interventions and/or referral for formal assessment.
Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to develop a comprehensive and individualized education plan.
Provides information and support to parents and families when appropriate.
Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech and language skills.
Keeps thorough ongoing records for individual students receiving speech and/or language services, including but not limited to therapy logs, progress reports, Individual Education Plans and evaluation reports.
Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
Other assigned duties.