Boystown

Boystown

Speech Language Pathologist

Omaha, NE

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
ResearchCommunication

About the role

  • Screens and assess students for possible communication disorders as identified through Rule 51.
  • While performing the duties of this job, may be subject to outside weather conditions occasionally.
  • Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.

Responsibilities

  • Identifies and evaluates communication disorders; develops and implements individualized plans for students to improve speech and language skills.
  • Maintains positive professional communications with parents, guardians, administration, and colleagues regarding progress and concerns.
  • Communicates and collaborates with colleagues and monitors student progress.
  • Provides information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate.
  • Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
  • Designs, implements, and collects documentation on the delivery of services to each identified student.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
  • Previous experience administering and interpreting a wide range of diagnostic test materials and remedy services required.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Hearing Association required.
  • Current Nebraska Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Speech-Language Pathology required.
  • Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position.
  • However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
  • Maintains accurate and complete records as required by laws, policies, and regulations.
  • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record keeping and lesson planning and student progress toward IEP goals as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
  • This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required.

Skills

  • Knowledge of state policies, statutes, and procedures on education and regulations of Nebraska.
  • Ability to diagnose the nature and extent of impairment.
  • Ability to modify or adapt general education curriculum.
  • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the use of a behavioral approach to motivate student learning.
  • Ability to demonstrate concern and respect for individual students.

Benefits

  • With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
  • Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
  • Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
  • We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
  • Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.
  • Establishes and maintains appropriate using the Boys Town Social Skill Model for a productive learning environment.
  • Develops and uses student's Individualized Educational Plans with each student in caseload.
  • Maintain compliance on all special education procedures, timelines, and documents such as Individual Education Program (IEP), progress reporting, parent notification, consents, evaluation process, etc.
  • Promotes an environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
  • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
  • Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards with ethical and professional performance established by district policy as well as the State Board of Education.
  • A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.

Company info

  • Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
  • Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.
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