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Speech & Language Pathologist - Hope Learning Academy

Hope · Springfield, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$65k–$85k/yrFull-time

Speech & Language Pathologist

About the role

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct speech/language therapy sessions either in classroom or out of classroom, individually or in a group as outlined in the students’ IEPs.
  • Write and implement IEP present levels and goal recommendations; present information clearly and effectively in IEP meetings.
  • Ensure compliance with all IEP service minutes related to speech/language therapy for students on caseload.
  • Order, create, and maintain Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and resources for student use; assist in training teachers and staff on how to properly use AAC devices in the educational and residential settings.
  • Create visuals and other assistive items and devices for use in the education and/or residential settings.
  • Conduct formal and informal speech/language evaluations as determined necessary by the IEP team.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence or applicant in their Clinical Fellowship Year.
  • Illinois Speech Language Pathologist State License upon hire.
  • Illinois Professional Educator’s License with a Speech Language Pathology endorsement.

Qualifications

Experience with applied behavioral analysis therapies and knowledge of autism spectrum disorder is preferred but not required.

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and families.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Remote Work
  • Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days each year
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short & long term disability
  • 401(k), Profit Share and Match
  • Employee & Dependent Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

$65,000 - $85,000 annually based on experience

Schedule

Full-time position

Company

Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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