Speech Language Pathologist - Contractor - JR107638_9-7698

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**Required Certificates and Licenses:** Speech-language pathology

license issued by the state department of education or state board and

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Speech-Language Pathologist

Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA SLP CCC)

**Residency Requirements: no requirements**

The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor is a state certified

therapist responsible for screening, assessing, and treating students

experiencing communication problems that affect classroom activities,

social interaction, literacy and learning. The Speech-Language

Pathologist Contractor will focus on students\' individual needs as

defined by each student\'s Individualized Education Program. The

Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor may be asked to obtain licensure

in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools and

supervise Speech- Language Assistants as they provide services to

students.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide

families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized

education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn

in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Stride is a community of passionate leaders. Whether teachers,

engineers, curriculum writers, or financial managers - whatever your

expertise or role, we all work to empower futures through learning. And

changing the trajectory of learning itself is one of our greatest

missions. Join us in developing more effective ways to learn and helping

learners build the skills and confidence they need to make their way

forward in life.

**This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).**

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

- Screen and/or evaluate students with suspected speech-language

impairments.

- Provide case management of speech-only caseload

- Ensure all speech and language services are provided as determined

by the IEP team by:

- Communicating with parents and teachers to develop a schedule

that encourages regular attendance and participation by the

student

- Developing progress reports and other state-specific required

special education documentation

- Using provided resources to ensure accommodations and

modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive

technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text are

made available

- Monitoring assigned speech-language pathology assistant

caseload, schedule and services

- Maintain compliance with state, school, and company regulations

- Instruct students/families/teachers in the use of appropriate

communication strategies and technologies for the purpose of

minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders

and improving student success in the classroom

- Maintain files and/or records using specified systems, e.g.,

progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, reports, etc. for

the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required

for reference and/or compliance

- Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress toward

Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives

- Document all contact with parents and interventions with students

- Provide rich and engaging therapy experiences for students

- Commitment to personalizing learning for all students

- Demonstrate a belief in all students\' ability to succeed and meet

high expectations

- Understand that a primary responsibility is to establish and

maintain a positive rapport with families and regularly communicates

with and respon s to students and learning coaches/parents in a

timely manner

- Provide support to student support team (SST)/response to

intervention (RTI) processes;

- Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of

conveying and/or gathering information

- Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise up to 4 Speech Language

Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) or Speech Language Pathologists in

their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)

**MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:**

Master\'s Degree in Speech Language Pathology or related field

Three (3) years of speech/language work experience within a

public-school setting or equivalent combination of education and

experience

Ability to work independently, with availability during typical school

hours of at least 30 hours per week is required.

Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction

during workday, typically 9 - 5 as defined by the school and time zone

Knowledge regarding Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

due process requirements

Ability to conduct and interpret comprehensive speech-language

evaluations

Ability to provide speech-language therapy services

Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and

deliver speech-language services to childr