Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
Certified Speech Language Pathologist focuses on promoting student success by responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive programs and services that help guide all learners in their speech and language needs. This position may serve as both a Related Service Provider and Case Manager for student who are identified with speech language needs through the special education process. The Speech-Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, treats and helps to prevent communication and swallowing disorder in children experiencing communication problems that affect classroom activities, social interaction, literacy and learning. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Colorado Preparatory Academy (COPA). The mission of Colorado Preparatory Academy (COPA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.
Requirements
- Master's degree in speech language pathology AND Three (3) years of speech/language work experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Highly knowledgeable about Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements
- Thorough knowledge and skill in conducting/interpreting comprehensive speech-language evaluations
- Thorough knowledge and skill in providing speech-language therapy services
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver speech-language services to children
- Ability to create and deliver staff development
- Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Web proficiency
- Ability to travel 20% of time for meetings, professional development, etc.
- Ability to pass background check requirements
- Colorado Speech-Language Pathology license and/or teaching certificate
- Must reside in Colorado
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree, 5-7 years of related professional experience
- Management experience
Responsibilities
- Screens, evaluates, and provides speech-language therapy for students with identified speech-language impairments
- Documents student performance
- Provide support to student support team (SST)/response to intervention (RTI) processes
- Provides case management of speech-only caseload
- Monitors compliance for speech-only case managers
- Monitors compliance with regulations
- Instructs students/families in the use of appropriate communication technologies (specifically alternative augmentative communication devices) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders and improving student success in the classroom
- Maintains files and/or records, e.g. progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, reports, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance
- Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars to convey and/or gather information
Benefits
- health benefits
- retirement contributions
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
