Speech Language Pathologist. A trained professional who evaluates and treats students with communication disabilities. The speech-language pathologist is licensed by the State of Kansas Department of Health & Envi- ronment and holds a certificate from the Kansas State Board of Education.
Speech Language Pathologist. A maximum of ten (10) years out-of-state experience 37 or twenty years of in-state experience, or any combination thereof not to exceed twenty 38 (20) years.
Speech Language Pathologist. Teacher – an instructional employee who is a member of the bargaining unit
Speech Language Pathologist. The term “caseload” below shall mean the number of students who are provided services, as part of an IEP. Students who have an active IEP and have minutes on an IEP matrix for each SLP on count day are the only students that may be considered part of the SLP‘s caseload. If SLPs are assigned to more than two (2) schools the additional school(s) will count as 5 ‘cases’ for the purposes of calculating overload. When assigned to a preschool, this will count as an additional five (5) students on their caseload. Base caseload goal Up to 45 (un-weighted) Para time Para time will be provided during hearing screenings. When all caseloads reach an average of forty-seven (47) students per FTE employee for one (1) month (count day to count day), the District will post an additional SLP position to restore caseload numbers to no more than forty-five (45) students.
Speech Language Pathologist. One hundred eighty-seven (187)work days, of which two (2) days are for in-service training. The four (4) days beyond the seasonal work days shall be assigned and/or approved by the Administration.
Speech Language Pathologist. The caseload maximum for Speech Language Pathologists shall be forty- eight (48) students. Speech Language Pathologists shall receive a credit of three (3) students toward their caseload limit if they provide supervision for a Speech Language Pathologist in a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), or supervision of Required Professional Experience for a Speech Language Pathologist candidate (working toward a California license). The site of the supervising Speech Language Pathologist must be at least part of the assignment of the Speech Language Pathologist in a Clinical Fellowship Year, or of the Speech Language Pathologist candidate completing their Required Professional Experience. Further, each Speech Language Pathologist can be required to provide early intervention/RTI services to up to seven (8) students with identified needs (but no IEP) above their caseload maximum.
Speech Language Pathologist. The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) conducts systematic and functional assessments and provides analytic interpretations of the results. The SLP determines the appropriate system or device for the individual and completes all documentation required by medical insurance to obtain these systems or devices and makes referrals for additional services as needed. The SLP may work in conjunction with other team members in developing and effectively implementing appropriate assessment and intervention methods for all settings. The SLP may also assist with the development of training curriculums as needed.
Speech Language Pathologist. The work year for Speech and Language Pathologist shall be 186 days. The Speech and Language Pathologists’ salary schedule shall be reviewed annually based on the District’s ability to recruit and retain qualified candidates. Any needed adjustments shall not adversely impact current Speech and Language Pathologists.
Speech Language Pathologist. Language Pathologists who achieve and maintain national certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) will have the cost of recertification paid for by the District. This Memorandum of Understanding will expire June 30, 2021 or when national certification is no longer required in order for the District to receive third party billing dollars for services provided by Speech-Language Pathologists.
Speech Language Pathologist. Each individual full-time Speech/Language Pathologist providing service to the buildings will have a caseload of 50. If this caseload is exceeded, the following process should occur:
i. Hire additional SLPs
ii. Offer additional caseload on a voluntary basis up to a 1.4 FTE to current SLPs
iii. Hire SLPAs The individual loads will depend on several factors including, but not limited to: • degree and type of disorder • travel required and student cluster • amount of time required for in-service and consultation with parents and teachers • aide time • model of service delivery needed • number of assessments required • Medicaid billing • other required duties including, but not limited to: preparation of materials, parent contact documentation, and IEPs.
