Speech Language Pathologist (Lower School)
Morris Jeff Community School•New Orleans, LA
•Hybrid
About The Position
Morris Jeff Community School is seeking a qualified speech language pathologist to join our school team! In this position, you will play a key role in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of communication disorders in students.
Requirements
- Possesses a master's degree
- CCC-SLP preferred but will consider a strong CF-SLP candidate
- Valid Louisiana license
- Ability to travel between school sites
Nice To Haves
- prior clinical or school-based experience providing speech and language therapy to students
- demonstrated ability to work well on a team
- strong project management and organizational skills
- strong communication skills
Responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the school's Student Assistance Team (SAT); attend SAT meetings as part of the Response to Intervention (RTI) process upon request
- Develop research-supported speech and language interventions for classroom implementation
- Keep organized the current data collection for students in RTI and Special Education
- Conduct initial evaluations and reevaluations and administer necessary and requested assessments
- Write reports using a reader friendly index and explain to parents and students evaluation findings in clear, understandable language with cultural sensitivity
- Provide group and individual sessions as indicated by the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Write annual IEP goals/objectives in language that empowers students to transfer intervention strategies to classroom and academic performance
- Participate in annual IEP meetings, as needed
- Write daily progress notes to track data specific to IEP goals/objectives
- Write progress reports toward achieving goals and objectives on IEPs to be sent home with report cards every 9 weeks
- Provide consultation on services in inclusive settings to the maximum extent possible
- Maintain positive, supportive relationships with families
- Remain knowledgeable of current trends, federal and state regulations in the field of speech-language pathology and special education to ensure competency
- Keep certifications and licensure current
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by the employee's supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
