Speech Language Pathologist

Job Position: Speech Language Pathologist

Location: McDonough, GA 30253

Pay Rate: $45-55/hr

Description:

Birch Agency has several SLP positions available in the Atlanta, GA area. We offer excellent compensation and benefits as well as full and part-time job opportunities. Apply today to join a team of Speech Language Pathologists who make a difference in the lives of the students they serve!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education service.

• Develop, implement, monitor and review the Individual Education Program (IEP) of each handicapped student on the caseload, at least annually.

• Work with parents in all aspects of their childs educational program and facilitate improved communication skills.

• Collect and maintain accurate and descriptive records on all students on caseload.

• Provide appropriate speech/language screening and diagnostic service.

• Collaborate with regular education and/or special education educators on an ongoing basis.

• Refer students to other specialists as needed.

• Assure all due process procedural safeguards are afforded students and their parents.

• Provide effective therapeutic services according to established program guidelines and through appropriate service delivery models.

• Use special methodology for instruction, according to the population needs.

• Stay informed on new techniques and methods.

• Use carefully designed behavior management strategies, as indicated.

• Administer, on an on-going basis, evaluations of student progress towards mastery of established goals and objectives specified by systems recommended program report guidelines.

• Serve as a resource to the regular education teachers and administrators regarding the needs of all communicatively handicapped children.

• Perform special duties required for meeting the unique needs of specific populations, i.e., lifting physically handicapped.

• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/of credential as may be required for this position.

• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.

• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.

• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities.

• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.

• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Speech and Communication

• GA Speech Language Pathologist License

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package with benefits including health and dental insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Paid time off

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

• Access to a supportive network of peers and mentors within Birch Agency

***Only candidates who are eligible to work in the US without sponsorship will be considered for the position***

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