Speech Language Pathologist
Qualifications: Nebraska Department of Education Certification with Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
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Coordinate the referral process for students with potentially communicatively disabling conditions.
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Coordinates IEP development and monitoring for students with verified communication disabilities by; a) cooperates with teachers, support personnel, and parents in devising procedures in working with identified students; b) interpreting evaluation data into classroom procedures; c) assists teacher in obtaining and utilizing special materials and methodologies; d) monitoring effectiveness of procedures and providing changes as necessary; e) assists Resource Room and Severely Disabled Programs by providing support for students with communication disabilities in those programs.
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Assists individual students by providing support and remedial instruction relative to their communication handicap.
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Ability to assess and provide intervention services to students who exhibit communication disorders which negatively impact their achievement as well as social functioning behavior (including articulation, receptive/expressive language, auditory processing, fluency, voice, written language and literacy), and monitor progress toward Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
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Ability to assess and provide intervention to English language learners.
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Familiarity of diagnostic assessments for speech language.
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Strong knowledge of content area, teaching methods, learning styles and educational research related to special education students of all levels and abilities.
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Strong classroom management, communication, organization and planning skills.
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Positively impact achievement and differentiate instruction based on the needs of the students by supporting programs designed to increase student achievement.
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Demonstrate problem-solving skills through collaborative work with students, teachers, staff, parents and administrators.
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Willing to support and actively participate in a professional learning community.
Additional Information
Starting salary range from $51,000-$78,000 (depending on experience and degree level)
Retention Bonus of $3000 after 3 years in the district
Mentoring program, paid professional development, excellent benefits package
Contact Information
Grand Island Public SchoolsPO Box 4904, Grand Island NE 68802
Grand Island, NE 68801
http://www.gips.org
Brian Kort
(p) (308) 385-5900 201112
(f) (308) 385-5568
How to Apply
Apply through the GIPS website– www.gips.org (go to join GIPS, choose employment opportunities, choose student support services and find Speech Language Pathologist)