What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Speech-Language Pathologist position at Haaku Community Academy?
Overview
Join our school as a Speech Language Pathologist, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young patients. In this vital role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders, fostering improved speech, language, and social skills. Your passion for patient care combined with your knowledge of physiology and anatomy will help unlock each patient's potential. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work in diverse settings, including schools and early intervention programs, delivering impactful therapy that promotes growth and confidence.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders
- Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs and goals
- Provide evidence-based speech therapy interventions for pediatric populations in school settings and early intervention programs
- Collaborate with educators, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive care strategies
- Monitor progress regularly and adjust therapy techniques to maximize outcomes
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, strategies, and techniques to support communication development at home and school
- Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatment sessions, progress notes, and compliance records
Skills
- Proven experience working with pediatric populations in school or early intervention settings
- Strong knowledge of speech therapy techniques specific to children's developmental needs
- Familiarity with physiology and anatomy related to speech production and swallowing functions
- Ability to perform thorough patient assessments using medical terminology and diagnostic tools
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families
- Understanding of early intervention principles to support children during critical developmental periods
- Passion for patient care with a proactive approach to therapy planning and implementation
This role is perfect for motivated professionals eager to foster meaningful change through dedicated patient care. If you are energetic about helping children develop essential communication skills while expanding your expertise in pediatrics and speech therapy, we invite you to join our team
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $80, $100,000.00 per year
Expected hours: No more than 24 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000