WHITEFISH SCHOOL DISTRICT 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

AREA: Speech Language Pathologist 

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services, Principal

Whitefish School District seeks a Speech Language Pathologist  to join one of the leading school districts in the state of Montana. With the support of our community, Whitefish School District creates an educational environment where each student can reach their academic potential, prepare for career opportunities and become engaged citizens.

The Whitefish School District seeks educators with a track-record of raising student achievement to join the team of educators already dedicated to providing a deeper learning instructional program to all students.  At Whitefish Public Schools, educators are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring student success through the support of our school culture, the development and instruction of a rigorous curriculum, and the use of data to drive their daily practice.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT:  

Provides instruction and therapy to students with speech and language needs. Provides consultation and assists general classroom teachers in helping students with speech and language challenges.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Whitefish Public Schools seeks candidates with strong character, passion for excellence and a relentless commitment to student achievement. Applicants should also meet the following requirements);

• Eligible for Valid Montana Licensure
• Master's degree or equivalent with a major in Speech Pathology.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with children with disabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Member of instructional team
• Member of Student Services Staff
• Is student/diagnostic/process oriented
• Is career oriented__seeking more schooling and training
• Is pragmatic in displaying time, territory management and organizational skills
• Is consistent in expectations and has high expectations for self and students
• Is performance oriented__accountable 
• Is criterion referenced, oriented, being able to work towards goals, objectives and implement appropriate learning strategies
• Respects authority and carries out Board Policy and administrative directives
• Commands good verbal and written skills
• Practices a team approach when working with students
• Maintains professional ethics as established by the American Speech Language Association.
• Conducts a screening program to identify learners with speech/language impairments
• Implement and follow the referral process as outlined by School District 44
• Administer and interpret appropriate assessments.
• Provide professional development in identifying speech/language impairments
• Attend child study team meetings as requested
• Participate in developing appropriate I.E.P.'s
• Develop individualized educational programs for speech/language remediation and monitor same
• Develop an effective schedule for speech/language therapy
• Maintain records and reports necessary to provide and monitor an effective speech/language program
• Integrate goals and objectives into regular program
• Establish a parent/school inter-relationship in working with speech/language impaired learners
• Carry out directives of supervisor(s)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This type of work involves walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time as required by situations of job position. Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral and written information, the manual dexterity to move related equipment, and the skills necessary to handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds. The physical demands & work-environment characteristics described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications. The physical demands & work-environment characteristics described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

School year working days as set by the Board of Trustees.  Salary, benefits and other working conditions as negotiated by the WEA and as assigned by the Administration.

EVALUATION:

Performance of said duties will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Profes­sional Personnel.