Speech Language Pathologist (The Hope Academy)

The Hope Academy•Providence, RI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Creates an intentional culturally responsive learning environment inclusive of students from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures. Encourages a sense of belonging and positive community for students while developing articulation, language and communication skills. Motivates learning by validating students as asset-based individuals. All therapists are expected to be aware of microaggressions and redirect to amplify affirmations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with valid speech language pathologist certification from RIDE or the ability to obtain
Work environment and physical requirements consistent with those of a typical school environment
Ability to move about the classroom and building continuously throughout the workday
Utilize the computer (20%) of the time and other office equipment

Responsibilities

Provides formal and informal evaluation of functional capabilities of clients on assigned caseload. Reviews results with families, as well as classroom staff, when indicated
Develops and implements individual education plans and ongoing treatment programs addressing specific goals with measurable outcomes.
Schedules students in support of educational plan requirements
Maintains written documentation of all evaluations, Individual Education Plan goals, treatment plans, progress notes and communication with doctors and families in accordance with school formats, in a professional, compliant and timely manner
Participates actively, cooperatively and constructively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Provides instruction and guidance to ensure that the students’ IEP goals are integrated into a comprehensive educational program
Assesses, creates and maintains adaptive and augmentative equipment to facilitate the functional communication needs of the students
Provides consultation and home programs for students and their families/caregivers to facilitate attainment of IEP identified goals
Attends IEP and team meetings as needed
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that consistently contain diverse content throughout the academic year
Knowledge of authentic assessment practices using strategies to mitigate stereotype threat in feedback, assessment, and grading
Provides opportunities for individual and small group instruction that is purposeful and flexible to meet the needs of students
Co-teaches at times and identifies opportunities to provide for inclusive instruction