Speech and Language Pathologist - Vacancy ID: 167702

Sparta Area School District is seeking to grow our speech and language department by hiring a full-time speech and language pathologist to join our team for the 2023-2024 school year! We are a proud learning community with a focus on positive relationships and collaboration. Our staff have a strong desire to meet our mission, which is “to educate all students academically, emotionally, and socially, to inspire curiosity and resilience.” Duties of the Position: - Evaluate student’s with suspected speech and/or language impairments - Develop and Implement Individual Education Plans based on student’s disability-related needs - Coordinate and participate in IEP team meetings - Monitor students progress - Keep accurate documentation and reporting for student progress reports and medicaid billing - Collaborate with a variety of professionals and families Special Skills Required: - Strong knowledge of speech and language development, disorders, and assessment techniques - Experience in a school-based environment - Familiarity with the special education evaluation/IEP process - Experience with assistive technology and augmentative communication - Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills - Excellent organization and time-management skills - Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships - Promote teamwork and collaboration - Knowledge of Medicaid billing. We invite you to apply now to be a part of our supportive team and to discover “The Spartan Way!”