Speech Language Pathologist - Spectrum Center Schools and Programs

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk!

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech therapy services to designated students according to diagnoses and client needs to achieve speech therapy goals and improve overall speech functioning. This includes but is not limited to direct instruction prescriptive evaluation, consulting with school staff, parents or guardians, and representatives from the home school district, writing IEP goals and interventions, monitoring student’s progress toward goals and attending IEP meetings.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Evaluating, planning and implementing appropriate individualized speech therapy programs for each student based on treatment plan goals developed in partnership with educators and parents.
• Monitoring services and providing progress information that will enable each student to develop their personal goals, preferences and needs.
• Employing speech therapy strategies and techniques during each session to improve the development of speech and communication skills, receptive and expressive language, cognition, and memory while meeting the individual age-appropriate needs of each child in their natural environment.
• Writing periodic reviews on students' progress, updating treatment teams, and making any necessary changes to service for assigned children.
• Managing case records according to agency policy and state regulations and familiarizes self with child’s record.
• Maintaining and compiling authorized written session documentation and completing accurate billing session documentation within 24 hours of client visit.
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication with families regarding scheduling sessions and make up sessions.
• Communicating any activities necessary to implement carryover of speech and communication goals and overall development of students with parents and related service providers
• Conducting and/or overseeing clinical assessments and treatment program recommendations and managing the implementation to ensure best clinical practices are always implemented.
• Ensuring initial client intakes are conducted in a timely manner, treatment programs are evaluated regularly, and clinical performance goals are achieved.
• Improving clinical quality standards by conducting employee training sessions, sharing clinical knowledge and offering counsel to the clinical team.
• Collaborating and building rapport with clients and families to improve the likelihood of best possible outcomes.
• Providing supervision and support to clients and caregivers as needed and periodically traveling to various locations (e.g., homes and community) as part of the oversight of clients’ treatment programs.
• Partnering with other professionals such as social workers, speech, occupational, physical therapists, physiotherapists, and educational psychologists; and participating in team meetings and/or conferences as indicated.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Master's degree or higher in speech pathology or a closely related field of study.
• Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a state speech language pathology (SLP) license.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with autism related disabilities and emotional disturbance.
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for students with diverse needs.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals and next steps.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Spectrum Center Schools is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than240,000 student lives!

Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

• https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!  Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
• Legal Services Insurance 
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual-based Paid Time Off 
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance!

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.

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Education

• Masters or better in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• All State Req Credentials
• SLP

Skills

• Special Education
• Vocal Manding
• Non-Vocal Manding
• Language & Speech Development
• Multiple Disabilities
• Autism
• Personalized Instruction
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Office/Administrative

Behaviors

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)