Speech Language Pathologist – Part Time

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESU #3, in partnership with Springfield Platteview Community Schools & Louisville Public Schools, are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist in the 2024-2025 school year.  Candidates must have either current Nebraska licensure or NDE certification and be available 2 days per week (Springfield/Platteview) or 4 days per week for the 1st semester only (Louisville) to serve students in-person   Contact Ms. Amy Kratz with questions at akratz@esu3.org

 

Job Title:  Speech Language Pathologist    

Job Code:  7520

Number of Days Worked: 190 days, or Part-Time as requested by Districts

Department:  Student Services

FLSA Status: Exempt – Professional

Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director of Student Services

Staff Supervised:  None

Essential Requirements:

  1. Masters Degree in Speech Pathology

  2. Nebraska Teaching Certificate and/or Nebraska Licensure

  3. No history of child abuse or negligence

  4. Successfully pass required background checks.

  5. Regular and dependable in person attendance is required and is considered a condition of employment. The assigned duties of this position may allow consideration of occasional/infrequent remote work with the approval of the supervisor. Remote work is subject to the remote work guidelines and conditions outlined in the job description. The supervisor may withdraw the remote work option at any time.                                  

 

 Essential Responsibilities:  (Job Tasks) 

 

  1. Understands and comply with the ESU #3 Board of Education Personnel Policies and Employee Handbook.

  2. Implements appropriate diagnostic procedures to determine eligibility in the area of speech language in accordance with Nebraska Rule 51 or Rule 52 criteria.

  3. Accepts referrals and schedules evaluations within a reasonable period of time.

  4. Be aware of and able to complete state reporting for Results Matter (Below age 5) and/or support additional accountability documentation and support.

  5. Informs school administrators of progress of the evaluation and keeps them informed of relevant issues regarding children from their district that have been referred.

  6. Works with appropriate staff to assure that assessment in all areas relating to a child’s suspected disabilities are assessed.

  7. Responsible for providing direct Speech and Language services to students with a verified disability.

  8. Assists students to be able to participate in appropriate educational programs and activities of daily living.

  9. Develops appropriate therapy plans and establishes educationally relevant goals.

  10. Collaborates, coaches, demonstrates and instructs the child, family, school personnel and others in the implementation of the program and activities to enhance the goals of the child’s program and to build competence, capacity and confidence in the child’s caregivers/teachers.

  11. May need to provide support to children and families in the evening.

  12. May provide continuous service for the Birth to age three population, requiring service provision over a twelve month period.

  13. Completes required special education paperwork from referral process through a multidisciplinary team meeting.

  14. Writes a comprehensive diagnostic report for each evaluation completed.

  15. Familiarize yourself with federal and state laws and regulations that apply to special education programs.

  16. Seeks out and participates in appropriate staff development activities to maintain and improve professional skills.

  17. Displays appropriate interpersonal skills to effectively work with teachers, team members, parents, administrators and community members.

  18. Regularly access the e-mail system for review of materials distributed from ESU #3.

  19. Provides own transportation to fulfill responsibilities of position.

  20. Arrives at the first school building/district/program assigned in schedule at the regular start of that program’s work day (i.e., 7:45 a.m), or earlier if requested, and works through the day until 4:30 p.m. or later if requested

  21. Other duties as assigned.

Zone 6

Additional Information

2024-25 School Year

Contact Information

Educational Service Unit #3
6949 S 110th St
La Vista, Nebraska 68128
https://www.esu3.org

Carrie Ann Vickers
(p) (402) 597-4881
(f) (402) 597-4808

How to Apply

Apply on our website at esu3.org


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