School Based Speech Language Pathologist - Contractor

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.

- 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 contact 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)
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 and time zone

- Knowledge regarding Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements

- Ability to conduct and interpret comprehensive speech-language evaluations

- Ability to provide speech-language therapy services

- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and de