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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 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.

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. <ul><li>Screen and/or evaluate students with suspected speech-language impairments</li><li>Provide case management of speech-only caseload</li><li>Ensure all speech and language services are provided as determined by the IEP team by:<ul><li>Communicating with parents and teachers to develop a schedule that encourages regular attendance and participation by the student</li><li>Developing progress reports and other state-specific required special education documentation</li><li>Using provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text are made available</li><li>Monitoring assigned speech-language pathology assistant caseload, schedule and services</li></ul></li><li>Maintain compliance with state, school, and company regulations</li><li>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</li><li>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</li><li>Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress toward Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives</li><li>Document all contact with parents and interventions with students</li><li>Provide rich and engaging therapy experiences for students</li><li>Commitment to personalizing learning for all students</li><li>Demonstrate a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations</li><li>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</li><li>Provide support to student support team (SST)/response to intervention (RTI) processes;</li><li>Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information</li></ul> Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise up to 4 Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) or Speech Language Pathologists in their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology or related field</li><li>Three (3) years of speech/language work experience within a public-school setting or equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>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</li><li>Knowledge regarding Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements</li><li>Ability to conduct and interpret comprehensive speech-language evaluations</li><li>Ability to provide speech-language therapy services</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver speech-language services to children</li><li>Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators</li><li>Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes</li><li>Ability to create and deliver staff development</li><li>Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms</li><li>MS365 Proficient</li><li>Ability to clear required background check</li></ul> Certificates and Licenses: Speech-language pathology license issu

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