Speech Pathologist

Position Overview The Speech Pathologist is responsible for diagnosing and supporting students to help them overcome communication barriers and reach academic and social targets. They must be clinical experts who make sound diagnostic and therapeutic decisions, creating a supportive environment where positive relationships are built and evidence-based interventions are in place to foster student confidence. The Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing individualized therapy tasks for linguistic engagement, assessing progress through formal and informal measures, and collaborating with families and staff to ensure students achieve their full communicative potential. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge and maintain a commitment to continuous professional learning. Ensure a high-quality learning experience by providing rich therapeutic tasks for student engagement. Deliver targeted treatment to improve speech sounds, sentence structure, and overall communication skills. Conduct screenings and utilize standardized diagnostic tools to identify disorders in articulation, fluency, voice, and language processing. Develop and implement specific plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. Conduct diagnostic screenings. Maintain detailed clinician logs and data tallies to track progress and provide evidence for continued services or dismissal. Demonstrate caring and respect in interactions with students. Establish routines and procedures for a productive physical environment. Proactively communicate with parents and principals Prepare progress reports and provide comments as needed Conduct parent conferences to explain evaluation results and provide home-based strategies to support communication growth. Prepare for and attend essential school events, including but not limited to Back to School Night, Conference Days, and Professional Development Days. Secondary Duties & Responsibilities Consult with classroom teachers to help them implement speech-language accommodations in the natural learning environment. Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning. Qualifications / Education / Experience Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required Licensure and Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Experience working with school-aged children Skills & Abilities Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Ability to utilize educational technologies such as iPads, learning software, and basic word processing software Ability to maintain confidentiality Flexibility, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills Working Environment Office Classroom Physical Requirements Prolonged standing/ sitting Stooping and/or kneeling Benefits 100% free tuition for all employees’ eligible children * 50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children Free Summer Day Camp for employees’ eligible children while working over the summer. Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working Yearly bonuses 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Supplemental Insurance plans available Pet Insurance options Short-term & Long-term Disability options Life Insurance at no cost to the employee Affordable Company housing when available Additional earnings available through Tutoring Department and Summer Education Programs Free Continuing Education available * This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school. #J-18808-Ljbffr