Virtual Speech Language Pathologist

ACCEL Schools•Lewisville, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

Founders Classical Academy Online is a tuition-free public charter school serving Texas students in grades K–11. The school uses the classical Trivium—grammar, logic, and rhetoric—to help students build knowledge, strengthen reasoning, and develop confident communication. Working with appropriate district supervisors, teachers, parents, and students, the Speech Language Pathologist provides diagnostic and intervention services for students with speech, language, and hearing disorders, helping them adjust and access the general education curriculum. The role provides virtual speech-language therapy to students in grades K–11. Although instruction occurs online, travel and in-person attendance are required several times per year to support state testing and student events. The position is open to Texas residents.

Requirements

Certification or licensure in the appropriate area.
Proficiency with computer applications, including MS Office Suite, Google applications, email, and internet applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong content knowledge in one or more content areas.
Genuine care for children and a passion for teaching.
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions.
Flexibility in decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties.
Strong sense of integrity and a team-player attitude.
Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting.
Understanding of the community and student demographics.
Understanding of state proficiency testing and state teaching standards.
Satisfactory completion of state-required criminal history check and health tests.
Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Must reside in Texas.

Responsibilities

Provide virtual speech-language therapy services to students in grades K–11.
Conduct standardized and non-standardized assessments, analyze results, and prepare reports addressing motor speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, literacy, and dysphagia.
Develop strength-based, child- and family-centered treatment plans.
Ensure IEP, ETR, and progress-monitoring procedures comply with district, state, and federal guidelines.
Collect daily data and adapt treatment based on student performance trends.
Attend IEP and ETR meetings and provide documentation for team review in a timely manner.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and other members of students’ educational teams.
Act as case manager for students determined to have a speech and language disability.
Align treatment objectives with Common Core Standards.
Guide teachers, primary care providers, and other educational team members in classroom strategies that facilitate skill generalization and in identifying students who may need a speech and language evaluation referral.
Develop, follow, and communicate a daily schedule to building leaders and department supervisors.
Conduct hearing screenings, interpret results, and make appropriate referrals.
Attend monthly staff meetings and pursue professional development to maintain state board licensure and address student and caseload needs.
Facilitate effective student communication abilities across modes and levels of language.
Participate in building-based intervention processes to support students and teachers.
Develop functional use of district software for special education compliance and accountability reporting.