Speech Language Pathologist

The Fergus Falls School District is seeking to fill a full-time Speech Language Pathologist position serving early childhood special education and elementary students. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology; Valid MN Speech Language Pathologist license
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
• Experience in due process procedures including conducting evaluations, writing IEPs/IFSPs, progress monitoring and meeting facilitation.
• Experience working with students with disabilities, demonstrating a wide variety of communication needs, ages birth to 22.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and cooperatively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate well in both written and oral formats.
• Experience with students who use a variety of communication modalities including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
• Current knowledge of special education laws, rules and regulations, district policies and procedures; demonstrating the ability to apply these to ensure district due process and service delivery compliance.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies, software, equipment, tools, and devices utilized for delivering instruction, documenting assessments, tracking student progress, and addressing other classroom administrative needs within the district.
• Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents by establishing a culture of respect.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participate in multidisciplinary team evaluation/assessment, develop and implement annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
2. Provide expertise administering, scoring and interpreting special education assessment tools and procedures while addressing criteria for special education eligibility and evaluation report writing.
3. Provide and maintain 3rd party billing documentation for eligible students.
4. Provide IEP case management and IFSP service coordination as needed.
5. Coordinate the delivery of special education services and instruction as outlined in the IEP or IFSP.
6. Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, augmentative and alternative communication, behavior support plans, visual supports and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.  
7. Provide professional expertise, consult and collaborate with parents, educational service providers, special education teachers, social services, public health, and medical providers to ensure the effective provision of services and interpret student progress.
8. Implement a variety of service delivery models including push-in classroom intervention, indirect/consultation, and pull-out intervention as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment.
9. Utilize a variety of materials and teaching techniques including evidence-based practices while utilizing a system of continuous progress monitoring of each student’s achievement.
10. Encourage and instruct parents and educational staff in appropriate methods to assist the student with disabilities.
11. Participate in meetings to include IEP, IFSP, conferences, training, department meetings and in-services for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student’s goals and objectives.
12. Prepare documentation (evaluation, observations, progress reports) and maintain records as required for compliance with district administrative policies, state and federal laws and regulations.

Application deadline: Open until filled
Start date: Immediate

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR at ejahnke@fergusotters.org or call 218-998-0544, ext. 9010.
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 

The Fergus Falls Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.