School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Position| Virtual Position

We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist who will positively impact student success by diagnosing, evaluating, and providing targeted speech, language, and communication therapy. As a key member of the Unified Student Supports Team, the SLP plays a vital role in removing communication barriers so students can access the general curriculum, meet their IEP goals, and authentically engage in their educational environment.

Diagnoses and evaluates speech and language skills as related to educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.

Provides counseling and guidance and language development therapy to disabled students.

Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.

Based upon the individual education plans, provides speech, language and communication therapy in a variety of settings.

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.

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.

Records student data and progress on goals.

Oversees work of SLP Assistant.

On a regular day, as theSpeech Language Pathologist, you might:

Prepare rigorous, engaging lessons and other instructional materials to meet the individual needs of all students

Administer achievement tests and evaluates test results to discover the level of language skills

Hold parent conferences regarding academic achievement and behavioral issues

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

project management skills

Racial equity mindset and other critical indicators related to DEI

Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity and trust

Ability to be creative in developing alternatives to meet IPS Instructional needs

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills.