Speech Language Pathologist SLP
Light Street Special Education Solutions · Tucson, AZ · 4 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Local Clinical Manager support. Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
About Us
LEARN Academy (LEARN Academy® School Support Services and Education Network), a nationwide provider of special education services to schools, formerly Light Street Special Education Solutions, helps schools succeed by providing comprehensive special education programs and services. We partner with schools to improve the quality and efficiency of services provided to children with special needs. We offer an array of flexible solutions that are grounded in evidence-based practices and focused on achieving positive outcomes for our students and school partners.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess students' communication abilities in areas such as articulation, fluency, voice, and expressive and receptive language.
- Develop and implement speech and language therapy intervention plans that align with students' IEP goals and educational needs.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate speech and language strategies into the educational curriculum and provide consultative services.
- Contribute to the IEP process by providing insights on student progress and recommending appropriate interventions.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student assessments, interventions, and progress.
- Participate in team meetings and professional development activities to stay current with best practices in school-based speech and language therapy.
- Provide expertise in assistive technology and communication strategies to support student access to the curriculum.
- Collaborate with the special education team to ensure occupational speech and language therapy services align with the least restrictive environment (LRE) principle.
- Mentor and/or supervise assistants or students in the speech and language therapy community.
- Provide trainings to instructional and related service staff.
- Other duties as assigned; responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice due to organizational needs.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program.
- Pass the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Maintain license per ASHA requirements.
- Current AZ licensure or willing to obtain.
- Current AZ DOE certification or willing to obtain.
- Current AZ IVP Fingerprint card or willing to obtain.
- Presently eligible to work in the United States.
Benefits
- Competitive W2 hourly compensation (rate dependent on experience), including direct and indirect compensation and guaranteed hours.
- Benefit packages with multiple plan options for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401K retirement plan.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Professional development allowance, licensure, and professional association dues reimbursement.
- Relocation assistance.
- Referral bonuses.