2026-2027 Speech and Language Pathologist (Part Time) at Geary County USD 475 in Junction City, KS

Job description

2026-2027 Geary County USD 475 Job Description Classification: Certified Division/Department: Special Education Job Category: Speech Language Pathologist- (Part Time) FLSA: Exempt Title: Speech Language Pathologist Qualifications: *Masters Degree from an accredited college/university. *Current Kansas Speech Pathologist Licensure with endorsement appropriate to the assignment on file in the Devin Center. *Health certificate on file in Devin Center *Experience preferred, but not required Reports To: Executive Director of Special Education Building Principal BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE To provide individually designed instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities to insure that students have access to and/or benefit from participation in the general education curriculum and special education services. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Speech/Language Pathologist must work closely with the staff and administration of the school district. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. CRITICAL SKILLS Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the mission and vision of Geary County Schools. Collaborate with staff to effectively utilize assessments and other data in the strategic identification of students to be served. Communicate effectively with administrators, parents, staff, and community organizations with regard to student progress/needs. Contribute to department/team meetings in support of student learning needs. Help to facilitate assessments used to determine levels of performance; assist with flexible grouping; design instruction appropriate to individual needs; and communicate progress to classroom teachers. Provide targeted, prescriptive instruction to identified students. Stay abreast of new technologies to facilitate and support student learning, data management, and communication. Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules/regulations. Assist teachers in the implementation of curricular modifications, accommodations, and classroom strategies. Interact with students, parents, and staff in a professional manner demonstrating acceptance of individual differences, patience, and sensitivity. Participate in staff, department, and committee/team meetings; contribute to MTSS/IEP activities. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws. Help to sustain the profession by supervising student teachers, observers, paraeducators, clinical fellows, and aides. Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the principal. Maintain a safe and well-organized instructional space. Respond