Speech/Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist (Contracted)
I Dream Big Charter School | Tuscaloosa, Alabama

I Dream Big Charter School is seeking a contracted Speech and Language Pathologist to serve our Dreamers. We are a mission driven public charter school located on the campus of Stillman College, built on the belief that every child rises when they are seen and challenged well.

This is a contracted position. The hourly rate follows the State of Alabama ALSDE rate for this role.

We are looking for a provider who understands that speech and language services are not a side program. They are part of how a student accesses everything else we offer.

Scope of Services

• Evaluate students to determine eligibility for speech and language services under Alabama special education guidelines
• Deliver individualized therapy that connects to what students are doing in their classrooms
• Write and implement IEP goals, and document progress in a way that holds up to review
• Consult with teachers so that strategies carry beyond the therapy setting
• Communicate with families in plain language about their child's progress
• Participate in IEP meetings and eligibility determinations
• Maintain records that meet state and federal requirements
• Submit documentation of service hours on the schedule set by the school

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Current Alabama licensure through the Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, or eligibility to obtain
• Experience serving middle and high school students preferred
• Comfort working in a growing school where some systems are still being built
• Ability to provide proof of liability insurance and complete an ALSDE background check