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Salary: $46,291.00 - $88,254.00 Annually
Location : 206 COURT STREET, CHILTON, WI
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2026-01437
Department: SPECIAL EDUCATION
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Summary
Under the general direction of the Calumet County Director of Special Education and adherence to the philosophy and goals of the district, provides speech/language services for each student identified as having a disability or related services need in the area of speech and language. Performs other duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Participates in speech/language screenings when they are held.
Screens referrals from teachers, principals, parents, and special service personnel and make referrals as needed.
Develops an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for all students on the caseload following the DPI criteria and using input from teachers and parents.
Selects, prepares and uses materials for implementing the IEP including materials for classroom, and home activities when relevant.
Plans and implements educationally relevant therapy using a logical sequence of activities.
Establishes and maintains a positive, organized and safe learning environment using appropriate and effective behavior management.
Assists in the enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board policies. Uses technology resources effectively.
Reevaluates students enrolled in the speech and language program as required by DPI.
Assesses student progress and communicates that information knowledgeably and responsibly to students, parents, and professional staff.
Fosters student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, valuing of cultural diversity, and respect for self and others.
Recognizes overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting action.
Consults with teachers about classroom modifications and be a resource for information about speech and language development and disorders.
Participates in appropriate activities for the continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
Attends meetings as required.
Keeps abreast of relevant laws, rules and policies.
Provides training and/or information for parents, teachers, and administrators.
Establishes and maintains a positive, collaborative relationship with student's families to increase student achievement.
Performs other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position and other duties as directed by the Director of Special Education.
Maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate and current information; prepare correspondence, reports and other records as required.
It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities, but contributes to the oversight and guidance to professional and para-professional, in accordance with the organizations' policies, procedures and applicable laws.
Typical Qualifications
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution of higher education; at least two years' experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist in a school setting preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, clients, and the general public.
Ability to communicate tactfully, clearly, concisely, accurately and to establish a therapeutic relationship with students and families.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet, spreadsheet, and Word Processing software. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Appropriate Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WI DPI) licensure for the position or the ability to acquire a license with provisions from WI DPI.
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Other Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of techniques, methods and principles utilized in speech and language therapy.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of department policies and regulations.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, co-workers, other agencies and the public.
Ability to provide complex services in accordance with principles common to the specialty of the employee.
Ability to apply laws of confidentiality appropriately.
Physical Demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with both hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to physical hazards (e.g. kicking, biting, scratching). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The benefits listed below represent an employee who works full-time (100%). Regular part-time employees working half time or more per week shall receive fringe benefits on a prorated basis. Casual and Limited Term Employees are not eligible for benefits.
1. PTO. (Paid Time Off). Calumet County's PTO Plan combines vacation, sick leave, holiday, and bereavement leave into a single leave plan - PTO. Newly hired full-time employees will be credited with six (6) days of PTO immediately upon hire. Employees shall be eligible to accrue additional PTO with the start of the sixth (6th) pay period following their date of hire. The accrual will be based on the employee's length of service with the County and the hours paid in a pay period. PTO may be carried over from year to year provided the balance does not exceed the maximum allowable amount.
2. ELB. (Extended Leave Bank). The Extended Leave Bank is a bank of time separate from PTO that is intended for use in situations where the employee is absent from work due to medical necessity lasting more than three (3) days, or for events qualifying under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
3. Holidays. The official County holidays are factored into the PTO Accrual as follows: New Year's Day, Friday before Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, the Day Before Christmas Day, Christmas Day, and the Day Before New Year's Day. PTO must be utilized when an employee is not scheduled to work due to an official County holiday.
4. Insurance. Employees eligible to participate in a High Deductible HMO Health Insurance Plan. The County pays ninety (90%) percent of the single or family premium for full time employees who complete the Wellness Program criteria. To assist in meeting deductibles, the County will also contribute, to an HSA, for eligible employees. Dental and Vision Insurance is also available.
5. PEHP. (Post Employment Health Plan). The County provides a PEHP for regular full-time and eligible regular part-time non-represented employees. The PEHP is a multi-employer trust (IRS Code 501(c)(9)). The plan allows for a tax-free pre-funding of post employment medical expenses. The County contributes a biweekly flat dollar amount per employee. Contributions will be allocated to the universal reimbursement sub-account.
6. Life Insurance. The County provides a life insurance policy equal to the estimated calendar year earnings of the position, with the County paying the premium. Additional units of insurance are also available along with spouse and dependent coverage, with the employee paying the full premium.
7. Disability Insurance. Long-term disability insurance is available, with the employee paying the full premium.
8. Retirement Plan. The County provides a pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System. The County pays 50% of the actuarially required WRS contributions for general employees.
9. Section 125 Flexible Spending Program. The County provides a Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program wherein you may set aside pre-tax dollars to use for expenses not covered by insurance or for dependent care expenses.
10. Deferred Compensation Program. The County provides a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Program wherein pre-tax dollars can be deposited in an investment of your choice through providers used by the County.
11. Social Security Program. The County provides Social Security and Medicare contributions.