Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Possesses a master's degree
• Valid Louisiana license
• Ability to travel between school sites

Nice To Haves

• CCC-SLP preferred but will consider a strong CF-SLP candidate
• 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.