Child Search Speech Pathologist

NOLA Public Schools • New Orleans, LA

51d • Onsite

About The Position

The vision of NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success. This position serves as a Speech-Language Pathologist responsible for assessing 2-5 year old children through Child Search. The role involves serving as a resource to school and early childhood center staff, assisting in the identification and referral of speech and language impairments, and participating as a member of the multidisciplinary evaluation team. The Speech-Language Pathologist will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop compliant evaluation reports, and deliver speech and language services in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsibilities include providing screenings, assisting with referrals to community agencies, developing individualized education programs (IEPs) and services plans, and keeping abreast of assistive technology strategies. The role also involves producing in-service education, serving as a consultant to staff, maintaining compliant records, and completing required reports.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree required
• A valid Speech License and Teaching certificate in Speech Pathology are required
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
• Must possess basic computer skills and demonstrate the ability to use various types of software programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to special education
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies

Nice To Haves

• Early Childhood Experience

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to school /early childhood center staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement
• Assists and guides SESS staff in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments
• Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary evaluation team and provides a comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments
• Develops compliant speech evaluation reports from assessments conducted
• Prepares and disseminates the completed evaluation or speech component within mandated timelines
• Delivers speech and language services in accordance with all federal, state regulations and local policy and procedures
• Provides screening to identify children with speech impairments at regular intervals and at specific levels
• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialist in the community as appropriate
• Provides appropriate individualized education programs for therapy to meet individual students’ needs and correct existing speech or language impairments
• Develops Web-based IEPs and/or Services Plans for assigned students and serves as a member of the evaluation team to develop data-based present levels of academic achievement and functional performance, and measurable goals and objectives
• Provides information, support, and counseling to agencies and families when appropriate
• Keeps abreast of assistive technology strategies and is able to implement appropriate strategies to enhance student language acquisition
• Produces in-service education and serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech impairment
• Keeps and timely submits compliant records of the assigned student caseload
• Completes all required reports both local and state
• Performs other duties as required

Benefits

• Salary offers reflect a commitment to equity and transparency.
• Each offer is determined by education, years of experience, and alignment with compensation across similar roles within the district.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level