ESY School Speech Language Pathologist

ESY ONLY from July 1, 2026 – August 21, 2026 Position Overview Aveanna Education Services is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist who will be responsible for the delivery of quality care, according to the student's Individualized Education Plan. HR/Clearance Requirements TB Test PA State Police Clearance (Act 34) FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114) Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) Mandated Reporter Training School districts vary with respect to requiring SLPs to complete speech and related evaluations: SLPs must collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to gain an understanding of students’ strengths, interests, and needs with respect to speech and language services. Depending upon the school district, SLPs should be able to utilize a variety of evaluation tools to assess students’ speech or language needs and help determine if they are eligible for special education services. SLPs will propose relevant IEP goals to students’ interdisciplinary teams and work throughout the year to help students achieve their goals. SLPs will need to collect and summarize data on students’ progress, and draft progress reports as per district schedules. In addition to collaborating with teachers and parents, SLPs will need to work closely with other professionals such as school psychologists, behavior analysts, and mental health therapists. SLPs will often need to support students’ use of high, and low-tech AAC systems. Relatedly, experience with the SETT framework is desirable, as SLPs will often serve as a primary resource for SETT evaluators. Experience with RTI and MTSS is desirable, as schools place high value on the insights SLPs can offer child study teams. Experience with or the ability to develop and coordinate therapy schedules to ensure students receive all services identified in their IEPs is essential. Experience with feeding and swallowing evaluations and interventions is a bonus. Additional Job Functions Review/discuss caseload with Aveanna’s Clinical Director at least once a month. Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments. Provide screenings to identify students who require speech and/or language interventions and/or referral for formal assessment. Provide information and support to parents and families when appropriate. Provide a written evaluation defining Speech Therapy needs, goals and expected outcomes. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff. Requirements Masters’ Degree from accredited university or program in Speech Language Pathology. Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in the state of practice (not under investigation for anything that may jeopardize one’s license). Additional requirements vary by state and district (e.g., First Aid, CPR certification, mandated reporter training, child abuse clearances, criminal history background checks). Continuing Education as required by state and/or licensing/regulatory bodies. Other Skills/Abilities Ability to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times. Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution. Good organization and communication skills. Physical Requirements Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English. Must be able to travel. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting. Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations. Must be able to sufficiently reposition students and move equipment without assistance. As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California Notice for Job Applicants Residing in Florida #J-18808-Ljbffr Aveanna Healthcare