Speech Therapist

Speech Language Pathologist

As a successful Speech Language Pathologist you will work with the Student Support team to provide quality school-based speech language services, which includes: assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of speech-language, social-communication, and cognitive-communication disorders in children. The Speech

Language Pathologist is a member of the IEP team and is responsible for developing appropriate IEP goals to meet student needs; communicating with teachers, parents, and related service providers; and ensuring that student goals are addressed in and/or outside of the classroom.

Position Description and Expectations

● Conducting assessments and evaluations in accordance with parent/guardian and student rights and

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● Using a variety of appropriate tools and techniques to evaluate and report student progress.

● Utilizing purposeful speech activities that support goals and increase access in the general education setting.

● Providing services to students in ways that build upon individual strengths and offering students opportunities to participate in their own learning experience.

● Serving as the case manager and developing and implementing IEPs to meet the individual needs of the student.

● Participating as an active IEP team member in IEP meetings.

● Preparing and maintaining accurate records and progress notes.

● Educating and demonstrating therapy techniques to parents that can be incorporated into the home.

● Effectively communicating with school administrators, teachers, student service personnel, and parents regarding student performance and plans for improvement.

● Participate in Professional Development

Qualifications

● Professional licensure and Louisiana certification in speech language pathology (CCC-SLP)

● Bachelor’s Degree

● Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple caseloads of students

● Successfully works collaboratively with a team of adults

● Communicates regularly with parents, faculty and staff

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person