SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - SCHOOLS

WHO WE ARE: Point Quest is a community of life-long learners who respect the individual needs of our students. Point Quest believes that everyone deserves to learn in a safe, caring, and supportive environment fostered by integrity and positive relationships with students and staff. High expectations for success are sought through appropriate instruction and intervention, which allows for individual differences and learning styles.

VALUES: Focus on equity - We are listening and learning so that we can create a climate of equity. Diversity is multi-faceted, spanning race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socioeconomic status, and religion, among many other identities. We believe our team must create a culture of equity and opportunity for all people.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Point Quest is a pioneering organization dedicated to providing high-quality speech and language services. We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's unique abilities are valued and respected. Our team is passionate about empowering individuals to communicate effectively and reach their full potential. As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will play a pivotal role in providing students, families and educational teams with the confidence and competence to enhance and improve communication skills. You will work closely with neurodivergent individuals, those with receptive and expressive communication differences, and speech sound disorders. Your expertise will contribute to improving quality of life by facilitating effective communication and promoting independence.

JOB GROUP DESCRIPTION: Point Quest Therapeutic Services

OVERTIME STATUS: Non Exempt

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Life, Legal & Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Vacation for full-time employees
• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts with AT&T
• Team environment
• Mentoring and Coaching

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

THERAPY

• Plan and provide appropriate individual, group and classroom-based therapeutic services to students consistent with speech and language goals as written in the Individual Education Plans (IEP).

• Evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of treatment/response to therapy interventions (RTI) to identify student progress and/or determine readiness for termination of therapy services.

ASSESSMENT

• Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services by making decisions based on what is best for the student.

• Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.

CONSULTATION

• Coach and involve caregivers in evaluation process.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other interdisciplinary team members to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students across educational settings.

• Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.

• Participate in in-service education and team conferences.

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents about the student's therapy goals and educational needs.

• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process to assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.

STUDENT & CASE MANAGEMENT

• Create, maintain and support a learning environment that is academically, emotionally and physically safe.

• Prepare and submit, as directed, all case documentation, including evaluation data, treatments, clinical and progress notes and required billing information according to company policy.

• Write and maintain confidential client case notes and reports.

• Maintain an attendance register in accordance with the Service Page of the IEP and the Individual Service Agreement (ISA) for each student.

• Adapt educational materials and equipment to provide intervention and/or meet the individual student’s needs.

• Collect data on student achievements to document activities, prepare reports and/or updating IEP logs.

• Maintain and prepare a variety of manual and electronic materials (e.g. charts, logs, records and/or reports) to document activities, provide written reference, convey information, and/or comply with mandated requirements.

• Maintain high and low-tech augmentative communication devices and equipment and have familiarity with symbol-based software such as Boardmaker Online.

• Research resources and methods to address students' functional goals.

• Other duties as assigned.

OBJECTIVES OR GOALS TO MEASURE PERFORMANCE:

• Confidentiality.
• Adherence to Company policies and procedures.
• Accurate work product.
• Timeliness in completing assignments.
• Positive team attitude.
• Taking initiative in unassigned tasks.
• Staff development and training.
• Improved personal professional growth and education.
• Demonstration of good decision making.
• Positive customer service attitude and communications.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Current, active license as a Speech Pathologist or be eligible for licensure.
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
• Computer-literate; knowledge of standard company software applications, internet
• Effective interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficient language and communication skills, including business writing and professional telephone manner
• Reliability, dependability and flexibility

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.