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Area Special Education Cooperative (ASEC) is proud to serve 11 member school districts in northwestern Minnesota. The cooperative supports Ada-Borup-West, Climax-Shelly, East Grand Forks, Fertile-Beltrami, Fisher, Fosston, Red Lake County Central, Red Lake Falls, Stephen-Argyle Central, Warren-Alvarado-Oslo, and Win-E-Mac. POSITION SUMMARY: The Area Special Education Cooperative is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Speech-Language Pathologist to support birth?3 early intervention services through Part C. The Speech-Language Pathologist will participate in referral, identification, evaluation, assessment, service planning, and direct service delivery in collaboration with ASEC Early Childhood Special Education Teachers, families, and early childhood team members. Speech-language services for infants and toddlers are provided through a family-centered, routines-based approach within natural environments, including home and community settings. The Speech-Language Pathologist supports the communication, speech, language, social interaction, oral-motor, feeding, and early learning needs of young children while coaching parents, caregivers, and providers to embed strategies into everyday routines. 0.4 FTE long-term (16 hour per week) Substitute Assignment Agreement through January 2027 Competitive compensation based on level of education and full years of licensed experience . SALARY RANGE: $43,097 ? $90,145/annually based on 1.0 FTE. Salary for this position will be prorated based on 0.4 FTE and number of contract days to fulfill long term sub assignment. Eligible benefits, if any, will be determined based on employee classification, assignment length, scheduled hours, FTE, ASEC policy, and applicable state and federal requirements. Positions of 0.50 FTE or less are not eligible for benefits. Mileage provided at current Internal Revenue Service rate. MAIN AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Identification, Evaluation, and IFSP Support Participate in birth?3 referrals, evaluations, and assessments in collaboration with ASEC Early Childhood Special Education Teachers and early intervention team members Conduct speech, language, communication, oral-motor, feeding, and developmental assessments for infants and toddlers, as appropriate Review relevant developmental, medical, audiological, and family information to support evaluation and service planning Assist in identifying child and family needs related to communication development and participation in daily routines Complete required evaluation, assessment, service, and progress documentation in compliance with Part C requirements Support the development and implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) Service Delivery Provide direct and indirect speech-language services to infants and toddlers in natural environments, including home and community settings Use family-centered, routines-based, and evidence-based early intervention practices Coach parents and caregivers on strategies to support communication, speech, language, social interaction, play, feeding, and oral-motor development during daily routines Provide consultation and support for children with complex communication needs, including assistive technology or augmentative and alternative communication tools, when applicable Support children with hearing differences, including single or dual cochlear implants, through auditory learning strategies when appropriate Consultation and Collaboration Collaborate with families, ECSE teachers, service coordinators, childcare providers, related service providers, medical providers, and other early intervention team members Assist team members in embedding communication strategies into home, childcare, and community routines Participate in IFSP meetings, team meetings, and planning meetings as requested Communicate with families and team members in a professional, timely, and supportive manner Other Duties Perform other duties as assigned PERSONAL SKILLS: Ability to work collaboratively with families and early childhood team members Strong consultation, coaching, and communication skills Organizational skills to manage service delivery, documentation, and schedule Flexible and responsive to changing child, family, and team needs Family-centered approach to supporting infants, toddlers, and caregivers Knowledge of early childhood and speech/language development Ability to learn and use technology, including assistive technology tools Willingness to learn and contribute as part of a collaborative team DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience serving infants, toddlers, or pediatric children with speech, language, feeding, oral-motor, or communication needs Familiarity with Part C early intervention, Routines-Based Intervention, and caregiver coaching practices Experience supporting children with hearing differences, cochlear implants, or auditory learning needs Knowledge of assistive technology tools and use within home or natural environments MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master?s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or related field Current Minnesota Speech-Language Pathologist licensure or ability to obtain Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association preferred Must possess a valid driver?s license CONTACT AND APPLICATION INFORMATION: If you have any questions about this position, please contact Tiffany Litman (218) 773-0315 or tlitman@asec.net . Send a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and references to: Area Special Education Cooperative, 1505 Central Avenue NW, East Grand Forks MN 56721; asecoffice@asec.net ; or fax (218) 773-0924 #WeAreASEC