FLSA Status:  Except Calendar:  188 days Minimum Education Requirements:  Master’s Degree in job-related area. Supervisor:  Director of Special Programs Primary Work location:  Armour and Oak campuses Certifications:  Valid Missouri Licensure in Speech and Language Pathology.  Valid driver’s license to travel between buildings.   Job Summary: Identify students with communication disorders, plan and implement appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success and recommend treatment plans.   Essential Job Functions:    * Assess students' communication skills and identify communication disorders, determine program eligibility, and develop recommendations for treatment. * Collaborate with a variety of groups and individuals to communicate information, resolve issues, and provide services in compliance with established guidelines. * Coordinate meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) and present evaluation results, develop treatment plans, and provide training to parents, students, and staff. * Develop IEP's, interventions, and educational materials to minimize the adverse impact of communication disorders. * Instruct eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies such as hearing aids, FM systems, and argumentative communication devices. * Instruct assigned support staff on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices, and implement prescribed treatment plans. * Interpret medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist's experience and goals. * Maintain files and/or records such as progress reports, activity logs, billing information, IEP's, required documentation, quarterly reports, and screening results in accordance with regulations. * Contribute uniquely to curriculum for language-based academics. * Collaborate with multiple staff members, professionals, administrators, universities, community associates, doctors, clinics, hospitals, private therapists, and state agencies. * Write grants for obtaining communication devices for students, materials, resources or tools for socialization. * Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars. * Respond to inquiries from parents, teachers, staff, and students. * Perform related work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Speech/language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures. * Normal speech, language, and hearing development. * Language and articulation disorders and rehabilitation. * Strong written and oral communications and relational skills. * Strong listening and relational skills. * Operate specialized equipment used in the treatment of communication disorders. * Review and interpret highly technical information. * Maintain effective relationships with local and state agencies. * Flexible to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups. * Work with data utilizing defined but different processes. * Safeguard confidentiality of student records. * Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation.