Speech Language Pathologist-Part Time

SUMMARY: Apply principles, methods and procedures to determine communicative functioning within a public Montessori school setting, and to provide supportive services to those students qualifying for special education in the area of communication. 

Age Group: Kindergarten and Middle School grades 5 yr olds and 7-9th grade 

Hours: Part-Time, average 10-12 hours per week, including paperwork and IEP meetings 

Caseload: 9-15 students, the number can fluctuate depending on new referrals and IEP qualification. 

Requirements: 

Must have Master’s Degree in SLP (or equivalent) and Clinical Competencies (CCC’s) as accredited by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) 

Sorry, no supervision provided for SLP-A or those seeking Clinical Fellowship hours 

Must be able to access Enrich and EzEdMed for documentation and IEP Reports (can attend trainings provided by the district) 

• Provide standardized assessments and procedures that are relevant to the presenting communication concern - this can be in the area of speech/articulation,

receptive/expressive language, fluency, voice, and/or social/pragmatic language ? Provide direct and indirect interventions/therapy to students according to their special education Individualized Education Program (IEPs) 

• Provide intervention strategies and services related to speech and language development and literacy development as well as disorders of language, voice, articulation and fluency and functional communication that adversely affect an individual's educational performance
• Collaborate with professionals and parents to observe, plan, implement, monitor, and facilitate generalization of effective and efficient oral and written communication skills ? Use research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making and interventions; and collaborate with school personnel and parents in order to develop and modify student intervention strategies
• Use a variety of service delivery options, evidence-based practices and facilitate generalization of communication skills
• Manage time, organize material, and communicate with school teams, building and central administrators to effectively manage individual student programs; engage in problem solving process with school-based teams
• Monitor and document individual progress towards measurable goals and objectives ? Input information into EzEDMed system for reimbursement purposes
• Share knowledge with individuals and groups concerning communication, language and literacy development
• Advocate for the individual's communication needs across a variety of settings ? Develop and/or participate in professional enrichment activities to maintain a high standard of service delivery
• Complies with Exceptional Student Services and Jefferson County school district policies and procedures (e.g., Medicaid billing, accident reporting)