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Job Title: Teacher, Speech Language Clinician (2019-2020 Candidate Pool) and Requisition ID number: 58349
Site: Locations may vary on a routine basis.
Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled
Full/Part Time : Varies
Union: Teachers(04)
Functional Area: Teaching
This position is a candidate pool and not a specific position at a school or department. This position may require an initial screening interview before being placed into the Candidate Pool. There may not be an available position(s) at the time of application but positions can become available at any time. The candidate pool is used to refer qualified applicants to the site/department with the open position. Human Resources will process your application, and once approved, your name will be sent to the Site(s) and or Department(s) with available positions.

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WORK IN MINNEAPOLIS
Apply now to be considered for 2019-2020positions! Now accepting applications for all content areas.
First, submit your application; if you meet minimum qualifications, you will receive an invitation to participate in a screening interview. Candidates who pass screening will have an opportunity to apply for open positions at specific MPS schools as they become available this spring and summer.

WHO WE ARE
We are a diverse and dedicated team, proud to be tasked with educating more than 35,000 Minneapolis kids every year. We believe in the achievement of every student in every classroom. We are building a workforce that is equipped to provide our students with the education and resources they need to succeed by consistently investing in the growth of our employees and doing what it takes to keep and grow our talented staff.

WHAT WE DO
At MPS, we work collaboratively to find innovative ways to connect with every single one of our students - no matter which languages they speak, or which corner of the city or the world they come from. We celebrate the diversity of our students and staff and the unique perspective each person brings to our learning community by supporting the individual needs of each student - and by caring for and supporting one another as we take on new challenges every day.

Speech Language Pathologist

SUMMARY:
Speech-language pathologists provide a complete array of services to students with identified communication problems, including students whose primary disability is "speech-language impairment" and students with other primary disabilities who have needs in the area of communication (for example, students with autism, cognitive disabilities, developmental delay).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilitiesmayinclude, but are not limited to, the following:

• Pre-referral consultation to general and special education teachers.
• Case management for students with speech-language impairments only.
• Due process compliance, third-party billing, program data collection, funding reports, etc.
• Evaluations: Comprehensive initial and reevaluations for all types of communication disabilities.
• Standard-referred IEPs and IIIPs (intervention that supports literacy and other standards).
• Direct intervention services to students in the least restrictive environment (include classroom-based service).
• Indirect intervention and consultative services to teams. Teachers and parents.
• Other site-based and special education duties, including support of district literacy goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience

• Master's Degree in communication disorders.
• A valid Minnesota teaching license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• ASHA Certification preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Minnesota teaching license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• ASHA Certification preferred.

SALARY:
Teacher Salary Schedule - 39weeks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
School environment; may involve lifting up to 40 pounds; and the ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors.

Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability or status with regard to public assistance.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.