The Macon R-1 School District is seeking a Speech/Language Pathologist for the 2024/2025 school year.

As part of our team, you will:

• Work in a community of great people that support you
• Be equipped with skills to identify and resolve trauma impacts as part of a trained Trauma Informed District
• Compensation package which includes salary commensurate with experience, PAID medical benefits (Approx $575 monthly/$6900 annually), paid time off and ala-cart add on benefit options that you can select to purchase-dental/vision/long and short-term disability, HSA, etc.
• Work in a recently updated, secure educational, athletic, and performing arts facilities
• Have access to cutting edge technology infrastructure and tools
• Participate in a mentorship program designed to develop and support 1st and 2nd-year teachers, as well as assist others looking for professional input
• Work with a team that supports your professional growth locally and with opportunities to attend state conferences and other professional programs
• Have dedicated professional development days focused on teacher development, collaboration, and planning activities

Qualifications:

? Must be licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Missouri
? Must obtain a current State of Missouri certificate issued by the Department of Education
? Effective organizational skills, interpersonal relationship skills, and time management skills

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Provides speech and language screening for referred students and those requiring follow-up.
2. Conducts diagnostic evaluations utilizing available diagnostic data, to identify and assess the needs of students with suspected articulation, language, voice, or severe communication deficits.
3. Makes medical referrals, in conjunction with the Director of Special Education and building nurse for students with suspected hearing loss, voice disorder aphasic disorder, or cleft palate.
4. Serves as a member of multidisciplinary evaluation teams, as needed, and as the evaluator of a student with suspected communication disorder, to assess developmental levels and functional communication abilities.
5. Participates in initial and annual IEP meetings and case reviews as necessary.
6. Provides direct and indirect therapy to correct, treat, or alleviate speech and language impairments using a variety of instruction techniques appropriate to the student’s needs 

7. Provides services through both a "speech improvement program" and/or Response to Intervention (RTI) model.
8. Demonstrates skill in establishing and maintaining classroom management that is conducive to learning.
9. Provide services to students in the least restrictive setting (LRE)
10. Collaborates with and advises parents and educational personnel regarding appropriate intervention, practice, or remediation strategies
11. Communicates and works effectively with students, staff, parents, and community members

12. Follows district policies
13. Potential supervision of Speech-Language Pathology Assistants or Implementers; based on district and MO-DESE requirements
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment:
Nine month contract. Salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent.