Description
We are seeking a Virtual Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at Founders Classical Academy Online, a tuition-free public charter school serving Texas students in grades K–11. As a Virtual Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide high-quality virtual speech-language therapy services to students in grades K-11.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct standard and non-standardized assessments, analyze results, and write reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas such as motor speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, literacy, and dysphagia
- Develop treatment plans that are strength-based and child- and family-centered
- Ensure IEP, ETR, and progress monitoring procedures adhere to district, state, and federal guidelines
- Collect ongoing daily data and adapt treatment accordingly based on trends in student performance
- Attend IEP and ETR meetings and provide necessary documentation for team review in a timely manner
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and other members of a student's educational team
- Act as case manager for students with a Speech and Language disability determination
- Demonstrate knowledge of Common Core Standards and align them with treatment objectives
- Guide teachers, primary care providers, and other educational team members in implementing classroom strategies to ensure skill generalization
- Conduct hearing screenings and interpret results to make appropriate referrals
- Attend monthly staff meetings and pursue professional development to maintain state board licensure and address student and caseload needs
Requirements:
- Certification/licensure in the appropriate area
- Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office Suite, Google applications, email, and internet applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong content knowledge in one or more content areas
- Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions
- Flexibility with regard to decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties
- Strong sense of integrity and a 'team player' attitude
- Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance