Speech-Language Pathologist - Missouri School for the Deaf (MSD), 505 E. 5 th St., Fulton, MO 65251
Salary: $57,432 annually (11-month position with month of July off, starting August 1, 2024)
This is an eleven-month exempt position with primary responsibility of evaluating, coordinating, implementing, and/or monitoring the treatment of communication disorders to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children from birth to 21 years of age as determined through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) procedures of evaluation and individual education plans (IEP). The Outreach Services Administrator supervises this position.
Essential Functions: The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without reasonable accommodations .
- Administers, interprets, and reports results of diagnostic evaluations to assess speech/language/communication abilities of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing including, but not limited to the following: articulation, vocal quality, auditory skills, expressive and receptive language, sign language (ASL), speechreading, pragmatics, and functional communication.
- Plans and implements therapeutic services through individual and/or group instruction for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children with speech/language/communication disorders to meet vocational, instructional, and social demands; observes and tests for progress.
- Provides intervention for students utilizing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) modalities including voice output devices; supports school staff in incorporating communication devices into the learning environment.
- Provides consultation and in-services to MSD staff and Local Educational Agencies.
- Participates as a member of the IDEA Evaluation and IEP teams in addressing educational speech/language/communication difficulties.
- Assists with coordination and integration of speech/language/communication services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students across all disciplines as needed.
- Develops individual diagnostic profiles of student’s expressive and receptive language, which may include voice, articulation, fluency, audition, language, and sign language competencies.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills: - Knowledge of speech, language, and hearing tests, test procedures, interpretation, presentations of findings and report writing. Specific skills include selecting assessment procedures that are reliable and valid for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. These assessments need to consider the student’s primary mode of communication and the goal of the specific assessment.
- Knowledge of normal communication development and the impact of hearing loss on all areas of development.
- Knowledge of hearing devices and alternative listening devices such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, and FM systems.
- Knowledge of evidenced-based, speech/language/communication therapy with a specific focus on effective interventions for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children. Ability to diagnose problems and functioning level and provide appropriate therapy. Skilled at establishing trust and rapport with students.
- Ability to provide appropriate intervention for students utilizing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices.
- Ability to support staff in regards to incorporation of AAC devices in the classroom in learning environments.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and parents, and ability to work effectively as one of a team.
- Must meet the required American Sign Language competency level of Intermediate.
Education Required: - Graduation from an accredited college or university with Master’s degree in the area of speech- language pathology as approved by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association required.
- Possession and maintenance of an active certificate from the Board of Healing Arts (Missouri)
- Verbal and written communication competencies including fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and other forms of communication as well as prior experience in working with Deaf and Hard-of-hearing children preferred.
- Three years of successful provision of speech/language therapy to children and previous experience in diagnostic procedures preferred.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant NOTE: If a college degree is a requirement for this position, transcripts MUST be submitted with the application in order to be considered for employment. Failure to include transcripts (when required for the position) with your application will eliminate the application from the review process .
More reasons to love this position: The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@msd.dese.mo.gov
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.
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