Schedule:

Ideally, the available options for the days of the week are 2 full days (flexible on days, Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Implement appropriate procedures for referrals, identification, diagnosis, caseload selection, case termination, and follow up for speech and language services.

• Maintain student therapy schedules based on service minutes outlined in each student’s Individualized Education Program, IEP, adjusting when necessary for evaluations, meetings, or consultations.

• Analyze assessment data to determine the need for speech language services and evaluate how communication impairments impact access to the general curriculum.

• Utilize coordination time for therapy planning, parent conferences, staff consultation, and classroom observations.

• Provide services using appropriate delivery models including classroom intervention, consultation, collaboration, and pull out therapy while supporting the least restrictive environment.

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs and required documentation within mandated timelines.

• Complete quarterly progress reports and share updates with parents during conferences or with report cards.

• Maintain student files in accordance with federal, state, and Medicaid documentation requirements.

• Manage therapy materials, equipment, and assistive technology required for service delivery.

• Train staff on Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems, including Words for Life.

• Communicate with teachers regarding student needs and progress and consult with parents as needed.

• Provide referrals for audiological, medical, or related services when appropriate.

• Attend faculty meetings, special education meetings, and parent teacher conferences.

• Supervise speech language interns, paraprofessionals, volunteers, or other assigned support staff when appropriate.

• Complete documentation accurately and maintain confidentiality of all student records.

• Follow professional ethical standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Perform additional duties as needed to support the Special Education department.

Education and Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree with Missouri Certification in Speech/Language Pathology K-12
• Valid MO license to practice in schools
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective leadership and customer relationship skills
• Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree or above with MO Certification in Speech/Language Pathology K-12
• Experience with working with children with autism and other developmental disabilities
• Experience supporting alternative student communication systems
• Experience with and ability to become certified with LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning)
• SCM certification
• First aid/CPR, Abuse/neglect training

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to exert, lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to demonstrate good balance, object handling, object fingering, feeling, simple hand grasping, firm hand grasping and occasional running or jogging.

EMPLOYMENT POLICY:

Sherwood Autism Center’s policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Sherwood is proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer physical examination to confirm the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.   

EEO STATEMENT:

Sherwood Autism Center is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment because we know that many of the greatest ideas and discoveries as well as best examples of service come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. We believe that everyone is an equal member of society and should be treated with dignity, respect and kindness. Because we believe inclusivity is critical to our success, Sherwood provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under Federal, State and local law.