Speech Language Pathologist - Missouri

Connections Academy•Columbia, MO

35d•Remote

About The Position

Accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Working from their home, the Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist will provide speech therapy to K-12 students who are enrolled in Connections Academy virtual public schools. The SLP will connect with students using webcams and web conferencing software, while using the company's online Education Management System to manage their caseload. Pearson is focused on providing a flexible work environment to its employees, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis in most positions. We believe that flexibility in work/life balance is a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction, and we are proud to provide our employees with the ability to work from anywhere, anytime. In exchange, we require that employees have the appropriate means to work remotely, including adherence to our work at home policies regarding home office setup, including but not limited to- privacy of records, technology standards, equipment standards and expectations.

Requirements

MA or MS in Speech Language Pathology and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
Valid Missouri Licensure in Speech Pathology
Ability to obtain and maintain multiple required state certifications and clearances as assigned
2+ years experience in K-12 school setting
Strong technology skills
High degree of flexibility and ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality speech language services to assigned students while supporting program implementation
Planning and implementing individual and group therapy in a virtual environment
Be an expert on assigned school and state specific policies and procedures for implementing LiveSpeech services
Maintain a positive working relationship between the LiveSpeech team, and the schools and programs we serve
Review and analyze a variety of reports to maintain compliance
Maintain a high level of communication with the leadership team and school staff
Timely and thorough documentation of therapeutic interventions and progress reports
Meet bi weekly with your supervisor
Conduct screenings and formal and informal evaluation of all students' communication needs using documented best practices
Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with speech/language needs as well as school special education staff to insure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion
Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with speech/language needs and potential learning issues
Special Education case management for select students whose only special education need is speech therapy; this will include scheduling, organizing and conducting IEP related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed
Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process for select students
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the company's Education Management System and special education software, including updating secondary IEP systems as directed
Adhere to all laws and company policies regarding data protection and security
Obtain and maintain all required licenses and clearances as assigned
Complete all required professional development, training, and courses required for CEUs to maintain credentials and meet company compliance standards
Exemplify the company's core values (brave, decent, imaginative, accountable, curious, customer-centric, and collaborative)
Complete additional duties as assigned