Speech Therapist

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr