Speech Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy, a fast-growing, client and therapist-focused company is seeking a strong  Speech Therapist to join our team!

Key responsibilities of a school speech pathologist include:

Screening and Assessment:

Conducting standardized tests and observations to identify students with potential speech and language disorders, such as articulation difficulties, fluency issues, language comprehension problems, or voice disorders

 

Diagnostic Evaluation:

Administering comprehensive assessments to determine the specific nature and severity of a student's communication challenges.

 

Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Development:

Collaborating with teachers, parents, and other specialists to develop personalized goals and interventions based on the student's needs within their IEP.

Direct Therapy Provision:

Providing individual or small group therapy sessions to address identified speech and language goals using appropriate therapeutic techniques and materials.

 

Classroom Consultation:

Consulting with teachers to provide strategies and support for incorporating communication skills into the classroom curriculum and addressing student needs within the learning environment.

• Progress Monitoring and Evaluation:

  Regularly assessing student progress toward their IEP goals and making adjustments as needed. 

   

  Parent Communication:

  Communicating with parents about their child's speech and language development, providing information on therapy strategies, and involving them in the treatment process.

   

  Required skills and qualifications :

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
  • A current state license to practice speech pathology
  • Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • Strong assessment and diagnostic skills