School Services - School Speech Language Pathologist - $2,704 per week

About the role

The School Services School Speech Language Pathologist will provide comprehensive speech and language services to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in a variety of settings, including classrooms and potentially supervising SLPAs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements treatment plans, interventions, and educational materials tailored to meet individual student objectives and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Provides speech and language services to students with IEPs, including those with higher caseloads up to 70 students.
• Evaluates students in the areas of speech and language as directed by the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET).
• Writes and attends Meetings to Evaluate Students (MET) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings as the SLP service coordinator.
• Supervises SLPAs in implementing speech and language services in the classroom, depending on caseload numbers.
• Communicates with teachers, parents, other personnel, and outside professionals to provide necessary information, develop service plans, and make recommendations.
• Supports staff and students using augmentative communication devices and integrates language acquisition into classroom curriculum.
• Works collaboratively with the school’s positive behavior intervention system and supports staff and students in achieving their goals.
• Ensures compliance with paperwork and accountability for meeting IEP goals.
• Participates in staff training and professional development opportunities.
• Completes Medicaid billing as part of the job responsibilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Arizona.
• Experience working with students with special needs and IEPs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement best practices in speech-language therapy.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Arizona teaching certificate or equivalent.
• Experience with Medicaid billing and reimbursement processes.
• Proficiency in using technology for documentation and communication.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) technologies.

Benefits

Travel benefits include round-trip airfare, lodging, and meals during the assignment period.

Pay

The pay package is based on 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation), with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

The schedule is 40 hours per week, with shifts typically lasting 8 hours.