Speech Language Pathologist - Mastery Charter Schools - Philadelphia, PA

Aveanna Healthcare • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Aveanna Education Services is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist who will be responsible for the delivery of quality care, according to the student's Individualized Education Plan. The position is located at Mastery Charter Schools in Philadelphia, PA, and is school-based with a schedule from 7:45am to 3:15pm, serving grades K-12. The caseload will be within agency guidelines and includes travel time.

Requirements

• Masters' Degree from an accredited university or program in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in the state of practice.
• Additional requirements vary by state and district (e.g., First Aid, CPR certification, mandated reporter training, child abuse clearances, criminal history background checks).
• Continuing Education as required by state and/or licensing/regulatory bodies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the SETT framework.
• Experience with RTI and MTSS.
• Experience with feeding and swallowing evaluations and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care according to the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to understand students' strengths, interests, and needs regarding speech and language services.
• Utilize a variety of evaluation tools to assess students' speech or language needs.
• Propose relevant IEP goals to students' interdisciplinary teams.
• Collect and summarize data on students' progress and draft progress reports as per district schedules.
• Support students' use of high and low-tech AAC systems.
• Review and discuss caseload with Aveanna's Clinical Director at least once a month.
• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
• Provide screenings to identify students who require speech and/or language interventions.
• Provide written evaluations defining Speech Therapy needs, goals, and expected outcomes.
• Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Master's degree