Job Description
This is a 1099 Contractor role
Compensation is $55/hr
Must have state SLP certification and ASHA license.
The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor is a state certified therapist responsible for screening, assessing, and treating students experiencing communication problems that affect classroom activities, social interaction, literacy and learning. The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor will focus on students' individual needs as defined by each student's Individualized Education Program. The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor may be asked to obtain licensure in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools as well as supervise Speech-Language Assistants as they provide services to students.
This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Screen and/or evaluate students with suspected speech-language impairments
- Provide case management of speech-only caseload
- Ensure all speech and language services are provided as determined by the IEP team by:
- Communicating with parents and teachers to develop a schedule that encourages regular attendance and participation by the student
- Developing progress reports and other state-specific required special education documentation
- Using provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text are made available
- Monitoring assigned speech-language pathology assistant caseload, schedule and services
- Maintain compliance with state, school, and company regulations
- Instruct students/families/teachers in the use of appropriate communication strategies and technologies for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders and improving student success in the classroom
- Maintain files and/or records using specified systems, e.g., progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, reports, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance
- Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress toward Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives
- Document all contact with parents and interventions with students
- Provide rich and engaging therapy experiences for students
- Commitment to personalizing learning for all students
- Demonstrate a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations
- Understand that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain a positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner
- Provide support to student support team (SST)/response to intervention (RTI) processes;
- Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May supervise up to 4 Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) or Speech Language Pathologists in their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology or related field
- Three (3) years of speech/language work experience within a public-school setting or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to work independently, with availability during typical school hours of at least 20 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9 - 5 as defined by the school and time zone
- Knowledge regarding Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements
- Ability to conduct and interpret comprehensive speech-language evaluations
- Ability to provide speech-language therapy services
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver speech-language services to children
- Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators
- Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
- Ability to create and deliver staff development
- Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
- MS365 Proficient
- Ability to clear required background check
Certificates and Licenses: Speech-language pathology license issu