Speech Language Pathologist

TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist who will positively impact student success by planning, carrying out, evaluating, and supervising instructional activities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
• Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of students with communication problems of organic and nonorganic etiology.
• Provides counseling and guidance and language development therapy to disabled students.
• Reviews student’s file to obtain background information prior to evaluation to determine appropriate tests and to ensure that adequate information is available.
• Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
• Develops and implements individualized plans for assigned students to meet individual needs, interests, and abilities. Based upon the individual education plans, provides speech, language and communication therapy in a variety of settings.
• Evaluates and monitors students.
• Reviews treatment plan, and assesses individual performance to modify, change, or write new programs.
• Maintains records as required by law, IPS policy, and administrative regulations.
• Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth.
• Instructs individuals to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice new skills.
• Acts as consultant to educational, medical, and other professional groups. Serves as consultant to school staff and parents to incorporate speech and language development activities into the daily schedule.
• Conducts research to develop diagnostic and remedial techniques.
• Teaches manual sign language to student incapable of speaking.
• Develops and implements lesson plans.
• Records student data and progress on goals.
• Completes Medicaid billing documentation.
• Oversees work of SLP Assistant.
• Other duties as assigned

“Day In the Life” Overview

On a regular day, as the Speech Language Pathologist, you might:

• Prepare rigorous, engaging lessons and other instructional materials to meet the individual needs of all students
• Support students in reaching their individualized education plan goals and standards
• Administer achievement tests and evaluate test results to discover the level of language skills
• Hold parent conferences regarding academic achievement and behavioral issues
• Work collaboratively with other staff

WHAT YOU’ll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:

• Working knowledge of federal and state special education laws, rules, and practices including IDEA and Article 7
• Broad knowledge of Indiana and IPS special education policies, practices and programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong strategic analytical and writing capabilities, and interpersonal savvy
• Proactive nature; able to anticipate conflicts before they rise, results/action-oriented; project management skills
• Racial equity mindset and other critical indicators related to DEI
• Organizational agility; developed negotiation skills
• Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity and trust
• Ability to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. Ability to be creative in developing alternatives to meet IPS Instructional needs
• Track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of actors. Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively.
• Close attention to detail coupled with the ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to execute meetings, calls, and emails with professionalism, courtesy, and accuracy. Ability to effectively allocate and prioritize time to several tasks to ensure completion of all

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent from a college or university
• Valid Indiana Teaching License in Communications Disorder OR eligible for IDOE licensure within first 20 days of school.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Not eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.