Job Description

Other Licensed Positions/Early Childhood Special Education - Speech Language Pathologist

• Date Posted:

4/11/2023

• Location:

Dakota Valley Learning Center

• Closing Date:

04/17/2023

Description:
Speech Language Pathologist in ECSE - LTS
.8 FTE

Effective Date of Employment:
ASAP until the end of the 2022-23 school year

Application Deadlines:
April 17, 2023 - 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
Internal and External Candidates: Apply on-line at

Job Summary: * Provide speech and language services to three, four, and five year olds.

• Use appropriate assessment tools to evaluate students, interpret results, write evaluation reports, and determine eligibility for speech and language services per Minnesota state criteria.
• Gather and organize information to develop Individualized Education Programs.
• Work collaboratively with families and with other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with others to support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, including supporting and performing the necessary delegated health tasks.
• Travel between sites may be required and reimbursed per district policies.
• Carry out responsibilities as defined by master contract and supervisor.

Qualifications: * Current PreK-12 Speech/Language Pathologist Licensure through the Minnesota Department of Education.

• MA as Speech/Language Pathologist.
• Experience with implementing intervention strategies and using augmentative and assistive technology with 3-5 year olds with speech and language disabilities.
• Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and community
• Knowledge of working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations and families.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsible To:
ECSE Coordinator

Compensation:
According to contractual agreement.

In District 196, the sky\xe2\x80\x99s the limit for students and employees. That\xe2\x80\x99s because our committed team of educators is dedicated to helping learners explore their infinite possibilities and reach their full potential. Our whole child, \xe2\x80\x9cTriple-A\xe2\x80\x9d approach provides students and staff boundless opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their interests in academics, the arts and athletics.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville and Vermillion township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes\xe2\x80\x99 list of America\xe2\x80\x99s Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employer and how likely they would be to recommend their employer to others.

District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school for students with emotional and behavioral difficulties, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-21. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for life-long learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Tom Pederstuen (651-423-7859 \xe2\x80\x93 tom.pederstuen@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district\xe2\x80\x99s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Sally Soliday (651-423-7782 \xe2\x80\x93 sally.soliday@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Michael Bolsoni (651-423-7712 \xe2\x80\x93 Michael.Bolsoni@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district\xe2\x80\x99s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 \xe2\x80\x93 janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

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