PT Speech Pathologist
About The Position
In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team. Overview The Speech-Language Pathologist will be responsible for providing intervention in the areas of articulation, language, and fluency. They will assess student needs, provide high-quality speech and language therapy, and collaborate with both school personnel and families to provide services to students. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional clinician who will play an essential role in fueling student success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning required
- Valid Speech-Language Pathologist license/credential is required
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree from an ASHA accredited university is preferred
- Certificate of Clinical Competency is preferred
- Experience working with students in a school setting is preferred
Responsibilities
- Designs and implements intervention programs, which remediate deficit speech/language skills of identified students
- Works with school personnel and parents to design and implement the student’s intervention plan, individual service plan, or individual student plan most appropriate to address the student’s need
- Offers consultation and collaboration with school staff and parents in support of student’s speech language goals
- Acts as a resource to parents, school personnel and other caregivers in the area of speech/language development
- Administers appropriate screening and/or diagnostic tests to determine child’s speech/language competency, if requested
- Interprets diagnostic tests, identifies strengths and weaknesses in areas of speech/language skills, and generates reports providing feedback to school personnel and parents
- Is knowledgeable concerning all policies and procedures as established for these services
- Completes required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
- Light lifting, walking, and/or climbing stairs may be required
