Position Information

This position is a 1.0 FTE position (184 days), assigned to support Forest Lake Area School District - Forest Lake Area Middle School. Starting salary is based on education and years of experience. This position is fully benefit eligible, please click here to review the full contract and benefits offered.

Nature of Work

Incumbents are responsible for providing clinical and educational service to students with communication disorders, and providing consultation to families, teachers and other staff. Responsibilities may include: conducting communication screenings, assessments and evaluations for students and analyzing test results; providing treatment to students with communication disorders using various tools, techniques or strategies; providing direct or indirect services in alignment with IEP's; providing recommendations, consultation and trainings to families, teachers and other staff; and preparing a variety of reports, documents and correspondence.

Typical Class Responsibilities

Performs IEP (Individualized Education Program) evaluations regarding language, speech, voice, cognitive-communication, and related disorders, which includes: administering testing; interpreting results; providing integrated description of client, including diagnosis; and creating and implementing solutions in a classroom setting.
Manages cases which includes conducting observations, preparing for treatments, and consulting with individuals, families, groups, or staff regarding cases and monitoring case progress.
Prepares clinical documentation, reports, and/or correspondence, which includes: treatment plans; progress notes; treatment reviews; clinical charts; third party insurance billing; and, other related paperwork.
Supports classroom staff members on speech-related topic areas.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Training and Experience Requirements

Requires a minimum of a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders. Licensed or able to obtain a license from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board as a Speech/Language Pathologist. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (C's) or the ability to obtain. Related practicum experience.

Preferred Requirements

Knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) preferred.

Knowledge Requirements

Speech pathology diagnostic categories and differential diagnosis
Speech pathology testing administration and methods
Medical disorders
Standards of care for speech problems and presenting problems
Speech pathology theory
Treatment strategies and modalities
IEP goals and objectives to meet educational needs
Training strategies
Recordkeeping and case management principles
Applicable technologies
Computers and related software applications

Skill Requirements

Conducting pathology assessments
Recognizing symptoms, signs and side effects of speech problems
Directing and focusing therapy to address identified problem(s)
Working with a diverse population with multiple speech problems
Using, administering, scoring, and interpreting speech pathology assessments
Writing IEP goals and objectives to meet educational needs
Planning and implementing treatment lesson
Training and educating staff and parents about speech therapy and related topics
Updating and monitoring applicable technology
Using computers and related software applications
Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Commitment to Equity

At Northeast Metro 916, equity means that everyone has access to what they need in order to learn, grow and thrive.

Northeast Metro 916 will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.