Speech Pathologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in speech pathology, as specified under Speech Pathology guidelines and/or speech communication disorders
• Current Louisiana State License in Speech Pathology
• Familiarity with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of developmental milestones and communication challenges related to autism and intellectual disabilities.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
• Committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Track record of being a team player and community-minded.
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
• Strong organizational skills required to coordinate services and schedules for students on campus
• Conduct compliant speech-language components following Best Practices pursuant to LA Bulletin 1508

Nice To Haves

• CCC-SLP preferred
• Willing to be a founding team member for a school dedicated to children with extensive support needs

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' speech, language, and communication skills, including both formal and informal evaluation methods. Use appropriate standardized assessments and tools tailored for students with autism and intellectual disabilities.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans that address students' specific speech, language, and communication needs. Tailor strategies and goals to align with each student's strengths, challenges, and individual learning styles.
• Provide direct speech and language therapy to students, using evidence-based strategies for students with autism and intellectual disabilities. Focus on areas such as speech production, language comprehension, articulation, social communication, and pragmatic language skills.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, occupational therapists, behavioral specialists, and other support staff to ensure a holistic approach to student development. Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and provide input on goals and progress monitoring.
• Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers to provide updates on progress, suggest at-home activities to support therapy goals, and address any concerns regarding the student’s speech and language development.
• Work closely with behavior intervention teams to integrate speech-language therapy with behavioral interventions, ensuring consistency and success across school and home environments.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, session notes, and any modifications to treatment plans. Provide written reports for IEPs and other required documentation.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research, techniques, and best practices in speech-language therapy, particularly for children with autism and intellectual disabilities. Attend relevant workshops, conferences, and training sessions. If CCC-SLP certified, providing supervision to speech-language pathology teachers across the network

Benefits

• Fully-paid health insurance
• Immediate 4% 401k match
• Employer-paid mental health services
• Generous leave policies
• Innovative compensation system
• Specialized Scale pay
• Bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside your regular duties, or longevity with CCS