Speech-Language Pathologist

Come kick-start your education career at Playworks! The role of a
speech-language pathologist at Playworks is to provide evaluation and
treatment/support for children with speech, language, and communication
needs onsite within a team-based approach, involving parents, classroom teams,
and other specialists.  You will be a leader in the classroom growing the minds
of our next generation! Enjoy weekly pay, childcare discounts, and health
benefits.

Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes to causes,
organizations and tribes across the region, state and country. The SMSC has
donated more than $350 million to organizations and causes, provided $500
million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions
more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green
initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has
implemented compostable containers throughout our properties and restored
hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in
SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org.

Primary Job Duties

* Evaluate children for speech, language, and communication concerns seen in
the classroom and/or as reported by parents 

* Provide direct therapy services to students in the least restrictive
environment 

* Collaborate with teachers, parents, and Playworks team to support student
communication goals and success in the classroom and across environments 

* Provide parent and teacher education as well as home programming to help
children continue progress across different environments 

* Maintain detailed and accurate records for evaluation reports, progress
notes, and daily notes.   

* Participate in meetings and provide input on student goals and progress to
each child’s service team 

* Stay current with best practices and continue professional development
as required per ASHA requirements 

* Confidentiality. 

Minimum Requirements

* Hold a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or
Speech-Language Pathology,  

* Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred. Clinical Fellow in
Speech-Language Pathology (CF-SLP) or Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
(SLP-A) will not be considered for the position. 

* Must hold a MN Department of Health License in the area of Speech-Language
Pathology 

* Experience working with children ages birth-5 

* Good physical stamina with the ability to lift children as well as bending,
kneeling, sitting and child size tables and chairs and on the floor. 

* Valid class D driver’s license may be required with a good driving record. 

* One year agreement.  

* Submit invoices for payment on work that was done. 

* Provide own liability insurance, 

* This is a Safety Sensitive position which is subject to testing for drugs
(THC included) and alcohol in accordance with the Federal Department of
Transportation Regulations as well as the SMSC’s drug/THC and alcohol
Policy. 

Required Skills

* Service oriented. 

* Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. 

* Empathetic and sociable. 

* Skilled in identifying problems and brainstorming solutions. 

* Excellent at written and oral communication skills. 

* Proficient computer skills for documentation