Speech Language Pathologist (Lower School)

Job Description

Job Description

Morris Jeff Community School is seeking a qualified speech language pathologist to join our school team! In this position, you will play a key role in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of communication disorders in students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Consulting
  • Serve as a member of the school's Student Assistance Team (SAT); attend SAT meetings as part of the Response to Intervention (RTI) process upon request
  • Develop research-supported speech and language interventions for classroom implementation
  • Keep organized the current data collection for students in RTI and Special Education
  • Conduct initial evaluations and reevaluations and administer necessary and requested assessments
  • Write reports using a reader friendly index and explain to parents and students evaluation findings in clear, understandable language with cultural sensitivity
• Conduct Therapy
  • Provide group and individual sessions as indicated by the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
  • Write annual IEP goals/objectives in language that empowers students to transfer intervention strategies to classroom and academic performance 
  • Participate in annual IEP meetings, as needed
  • Write daily progress notes to track data specific to IEP goals/objectives
  • Write progress reports toward achieving goals and objectives on IEPs to be sent home with report cards every 9 weeks

• Collaborate with Teachers, Parents. Other Providers. and School Leadership
  • Provide consultation on services in inclusive settings to the maximum extent possible
  • Maintain positive, supportive relationships with families

• Professional Development
  • Remain knowledgeable of current trends, federal and state regulations in the field of speech-language pathology and special education to ensure competency
  • Keep certifications and licensure current

Additionally, excellent candidates for the Speech-Language Pathologist will have prior clinical or school-based experience providing speech and language therapy to students, demonstrated ability to work well on a team, strong project management and organizational skills as well as strong communication skills.

Perform any additional duties as assigned by the employee's supervisor.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Possesses a master's degree
• CCC-SLP preferred but will consider a strong CF-SLP candidate
• Valid Louisiana license
• Ability to travel between school sites