Speech Language Pathologist - CONTRACTOR - JR101846_47099288305_9-7698 - Stride, Inc.

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This is a Part-Time Independent Consultant position (1099).
You must upload the following to your application:
ASHA licensure and state licensure
Required Certificates and Licenses: Speech-language pathology
license issued by the state department of education or state board and
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Speech-Language Pathologist
Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA SLP CCC)
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 and
supervise Speech- Language Assistants as they provide services to
students.
K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide
families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized
education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn
in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In
support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture
of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about
serving students and families, treat one another and customers with
respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do
better.
Stride is a community of passionate leaders. Whether teachers,
engineers, curriculum writers, or financial managers - whatever your
expertise or role, we all work to empower futures through learning. And
changing the trajectory of learning itself is one of our greatest
missions. Join us in developing more effective ways to learn and helping
learners build the skills and confidence they need to make their way
forward in life.
This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation 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 contac 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)
MINIMUM 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