Job Summary
Essential Functions:
1. Assist in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and
intellectual development of students.
2. Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of
students.
3. Ensure that all activities conform to district and cooperative guidelines.
4. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district, cooperative, and
community.
5. Work effectively with community organizations.
6. Appropriately operate all equipment as required.
7. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
8. Support the value of an education.
9. Support the philosophy and vision of the cooperative and school district.

General Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the early recognition and prevention of educational problems.
2. Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.
3. Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings and diagnostic evaluations to
determine the need for clinical services.
4. Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and
reevaluation process.
5. Participate in the development of student IEP's.
6. Adhere to required program guidelines as defined by the Kansas Plan for Special
Education.
7. Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and others concerning the needs of
students and special services that are available.
8. Assist teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum modifications
and appropriate classroom strategies.
9. Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies and services.
10. Cooperate with agencies serving students and their families.
11. Provide therapy, follow-up, and/or consultation based on student IEP's.
12. Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
13. Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for individual differences.
14. Set high expectations for student achievement and behavio
Requirements / Qualifications
Please attach the following to your application:
Letter of Introduction
Resume
2 Current Letters of Recommendation
Credential/Permit