1283 Speech-Language Pathologist Telepractice (Full Time or Part Time)

Northwest Area Education Agency•Sioux City, IA

43d•Remote

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist Telepractice (SLP-TP) provides comprehensive services through telepractice to learners from birth to age 21 whose communication needs affect their education and social interactions. The SLP partners with educators, families, speech-language assistants, and communities to deliver direct services, consultation, coaching, and training. The role assesses speech and language comprehension and production, determines learners’ communication skills, and provides interventions related to speech and language development and disorders of language, voice, articulation, and fluency. Working within the agency’s educational framework, the SLP fosters positive learning environments, ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines, and supports learner success. The position includes collaboration with school teams, evaluation and intervention planning, data-based progress monitoring, documentation, professional learning, and coordination with a telepractice facilitator to support virtual therapy delivery.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
Iowa Bureau of Educational Examiners (Iowa BoEE) B-21 Speech-Language Pathologist license, or an Iowa Department of Public Health Speech-Language Pathologist license and an Iowa BoEE Statement of Professional Recognition (SPR).

Nice To Haves

Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA CCCs) is encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison among AEA team members, school staff, families, and community organizations to enhance learner outcomes.
Collaborate with school teams to develop and evaluate intervention strategies within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
Consult with staff on communication development and the impact of communication disorders on learning and social-emotional development.
Complete comprehensive evaluations to determine eligibility for Early ACCESS or special education services and develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) or Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Provide direct instruction or consultative support to improve speech sound disorders.
Provide direct instruction or consultative support to improve expressive and receptive language disorders.
Use research-based practices to create and implement individualized instruction and monitor effectiveness through data collection.
Use data to inform instructional strategies, measure progress, and refine interventions.
Support school teams in collecting and analyzing data for academic and behavioral improvement in special education.
Identify needs and train district and school staff on communication assistive technology, such as AAC devices with speech output and core boards.
Ensure confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
Maintain accurate and timely records of assessments, interventions, and progress monitoring in compliance with state, federal, and agency policies.
Participate in eligibility meetings, IEP meetings, and reevaluations to support data-based decision-making and goal alignment.
Organize and plan workload to use time and resources efficiently, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and monitor learner goals within established timelines.
Implement systematic progress monitoring procedures, collect data accurately, and generate timely reports.
Participate in internal and external professional learning activities as directed and maintain professional learning related to virtual speech-language services.
Collaborate with the telepractice facilitator to support therapy sessions, prepare materials, and adjust technology or other aspects of virtual service delivery.
Advocate for learners with disabilities and promote inclusive practices.
Perform other duties as assigned to support department goals and adapt to changing needs and priorities.
Direct or inform speech-language pathology assistants or paraprofessionals as needed.