Orchard Farm School District is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to join our team for the 2024-2025 school year!  

Our mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities. Speech and Language Pathologist purpose is to identify students with communication disorders; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success; recommending treatment plans.

Orchard Farm School District is located in St. Charles County, MO with a current enrollment of approximately 2,500 students and growing. Over the last decade, new developments like Charlestowne and New Town, situated along Highway 370, have contributed significantly to our increase in enrollment.  Orchard Farm has been named by staff as a Top Workplace since 2017.

The Orchard Farm School District offers a great benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance paid for the employee by the district.  Paid time off, tuition reimbursement and professional development are also offered by the district.  Retirement "Pension" plan offered through PSRS/PEERS, along with many supplemental policies and 403/457(b) plans.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

An individual who holds this position must:

• Assesses students' communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, maintenance personnel, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
• Develops IEPs, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, argumentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements
• Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.
• Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech/Language Pathologist's experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate for school therapy.
• Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, IEP's, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.
• Performs site visits at multiple work sites including home visits for the purpose of providing therapy and assistance as required.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, IEPs, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. parents, teachers, staff, students, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or referral as appropriate.
• Transports supplies and equipment to a variety of sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other appropriate school-related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Student Services/Principal.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Supervisory Duties

• In accordance with the Board policies and applicable law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education from an accredited four-year College or University.
• Must hold a Missouri Certification for Speech & Language
• Complete CPI certification (training provided by district)

Skills and Abilities

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; remains open to others' ideas and viewpoints.
• Maintains composure, keeps emotions in check, controls anger, and avoids aggressive behavior, even in difficult and stressful situations.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
• Basic computer skills including experience with word processing software, spreadsheet software, development software and the Internet. Additionally individuals will utilize standard office equipment such as copiers, printers and telephone systems.
• Must communicate appropriately with students, staff, and parents
• Must work closely with other school personnel to ensure appropriate services for students

Physical Demands

• Is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, grasp, feel, push, reach
• May have to use physical restraint or personal safety techniques
• The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Must have both close and distance vision and be able to hear voices in a noisy environment 

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. 

SALARY SCHEDULE  Salary is based from years of experience teaching and degree per OFSD policy and procedure. 2024-2025 salary schedules will be updates upon Board of Education approval.