School Based Speech Language Pathologist Contractor

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses

• Speech-Language Pathology licensure issued by the State Department of Education or State Board AND
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA SLP CCC) Required

Residency Requirements

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington D.C.

The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor is a state certified therapist responsible for screening assessing and treating students experiencing communication problems that affect classroom activities social interaction literacy and learning. The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor will focus on students individual needs as defined by each students Individualized Education Program.

The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor may be asked to obtain licensure in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools as well as supervise Speech-Language Assistants as they provide services to students.

This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Screen and/or evaluate students with suspected speech-language impairments
• Provide case management of speech-only caseload
• Ensure all speech and language services are provided as determined by the IEP team by:
  • Communicating with parents and teachers to develop a schedule that encourages regular attendance and participation by the student
  • Developing progress reports and other state-specific required special education documentation
  • Using provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive technology supplemental curriculum and accessible text are made available
  • Monitoring assigned speech-language pathology assistant caseload schedule and services
• Maintain compliance with state school and company regulations
• Instruct students/families/teachers in the use of appropriate communication strategies and technologies for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders and improving student success in the classroom
• Maintain files and/or records using specified systems e.g. progress reports activity logs treatment plans reports etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance
• Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress toward Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives
• Document all contact with parents and interventions with students
• Provide rich and engaging therapy experiences for students
• Commitment to personalizing learning for all students
• Demonstrate a belief in all students ability to succeed and meet high expectations
• Understand that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain a positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner
• Provide support to student support team (SST)/response to intervention (RTI) processes;
• Participates in meetings workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise up to 4 Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) or Speech Language Pathologists in their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology or related field
• Three (3) years of speech/language work experience within a public-school setting or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work independently with availability during typical school hours of at least 20 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday typically 9 - 5 as defined by the school and time zone
• Knowledge regarding Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements
• Ability to conduct and interpret comprehensive speech-language evaluations
• Ability to provide speech-language therapy services
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver speech-language services to children
• Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
• Ability to create and deliver staff development
• Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
• MS365 Proficient
• Ability to clear required background check

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS:

• Management experience
• Online therapy experience
• Experience with documentation for purposes of Medicaid claiming
• Experience evaluating and working with students who require alternative and augmentative communication

Compensation & Benefits: Stride Inc. considers a persons education experience and qualifications as well as the positions work location expected quality and quantity of work required travel (if any) external market and internal value when determining a new employees salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors the positions level and expected contribution and the employees benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

• We anticipate the hourly range to be $15.49 - $55.00 per hour. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered as an individuals compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include but are not limited to geographic location experience training education and local market conditions. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits retirement contributions and paid time off.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is remote and open to residents of the 50 states and D.C. This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is at-will as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law. Stride Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. A pplicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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