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