What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)/Evaluator position at Light Street Special Education Solutions?
Overview
LEARN Academy/Learn It Academic Services is now interviewing Speech-Language Pathologists for an in-person Evaluation Only position in Philadelphia, PA. This position is part-time with flexible hours.
- Local Clinical Manager support
- Competitive Compensation ~ Up to W2 $65/hour DOE, direct and indirect compensation
- 401K
- Referral Bonuses!
LEARN Academy/Learn It Academic Services (LEARN Academy® School Support Services and Education Network (thelearnacademy.com)), is a national education organization whose mission is to help all children succeed in school and in life. We value team members who exhibit collaboration, integrity and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students who struggle to be successful. We are excited to find great people that share our passion to help children and their families. We are a division of the LEARN Academy, a national leader in special education, academic intervention, and behavioral services for autism.
Responsibilities
LEARN Academy/Learn It Academic Services is looking for a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to work in our K-8 classrooms engaging in small group pull-out therapy sessions. Sessions will take place in-person. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, interdisciplinary team of professionals focused on creating exceptional learning experiences for children in need.
In this position, you would be a part of an educational team consisting of a supervisor, educators, and fellow SLPs. This team works with the School District of Philadelphia to deliver the highest-quality speech therapy to students who qualify. As a SLP you will work closely with school personnel and parents.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess students' communication abilities in areas such as articulation, fluency, voice, and expressive and receptive language.
- Develop and implement speech and language therapy intervention plans that align with students' IEP goals and educational needs.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate speech and language strategies into the educational curriculum and provide consultative services.
- Contribute to the IEP process by providing insights on student progress and recommending appropriate interventions.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student assessments, interventions, and progress.
- Participate in team meetings and professional development activities to stay current with best practices in school-based speech and language therapy.
- Provide expertise in assistive technology and communication strategies to support student access to the curriculum.
- Collaborate with the special education team to ensure occupational speech and language therapy services align with the least restrictive environment (LRE) principle.
- Mentor and/or supervise assistants or students in the speech and language therapy community.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to the needs of the organization.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program
- Pass the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology
- Maintain license per ASHA requirements
- Current PA State Licensure
LEARN Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.
Salary : $60 - $67