Speech Language Pathologist - 2024-2025 School Year
October 24, 2023 | by mjones
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Job Description
OUR MISSION: New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School (“Sci High”) is an open-admission public charter school that prepares all students for college admissions and successful careers. Sci High provides a rigorous high school curriculum with an emphasis in science and in a supportive environment of learning and respect that prepares students to make informed choices about post-secondary pursuits.
POSITION OVERVIEW: Sci High is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist. As a successful Speech-Language Pathologist, you will work with Diverse Learners to provide high-quality school-based speech-language services, which include: treatment of speech-language, social-communication, and cognitive-communication disorders in students. The Speech Language Pathologist is a member of the IEP team and is responsible for developing appropriate IEP goals to meet student needs; communicating with teachers, parents, and related service providers; and ensuring that student goals are addressed in and/or outside of the classroom. The speech-language pathologist works collaboratively with diverse learners and general education teachers to support students' communication and academic and social learning, as described and outlined in their IEPs.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:
- Master's Degree Preferred in Speech Pathology Eligible for an ancillary speech pathology certification through the Louisiana Department of Education Active license in speech/language pathology from the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-language Pathology and Audiology
- Certification by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association PREFERRED
- Professional licensure and Louisiana certification in speech-language pathology (CCC-SLP)
- School experience PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS: An ideal candidate would have the following experiences and qualifications:
- Conducting assessments and evaluations in accordance with parent/guardian and student rights and Louisiana Bulletin 1508 if qualified.
- Uses a variety of appropriate tools and techniques to evaluate and report student progress.
- Utilizes purposeful speech activities that support goals and increase access in the general education setting.
- Serves as the case manager and develops and implements IEPs to meet the individual needs of the student.
- Participates as an active IEP team member in IEP meetings.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records and progress notes.
- Educates and demonstrates therapy techniques to parents that can be incorporated into the home.
- Experience collaborating with both Special Education and General Education teachers;
- Excellent skills in communicating with families and advocating for students; Communicates regularly with parents, faculty, and staff
- Skilled in working with a diverse community;
- Candidates should also have a commitment to the following beliefs:
- ALL students can learn and prepare themselves for college admissions and success as productive members of society;
- ALL stakeholders -- staff, teachers, students, and parents -- must agree that quality education is their shared responsibility;
- ALL stakeholders must be committed to high-quality standards and expectations of themselves and each other;
- Learning is a process of continuous improvement for ALL stakeholders;
- Effective collaboration and communication are essential to the success of our school;
- Diversity enriches our school community;
- A safe supportive learning environment is critical to our students' achievement.
REQUIREMENTS OF WORK: As a member of the Diverse Learners Team, you are expected to:
Manage Caseload
- Monitor student progress towards IEP goals and graduation;
- Communicate specific performance expectations to students;
- Help promote students’ independence, positive self-concept, social skills and self-help skills.
Ensure Compliance
- Ensure that documentation is maintained in compliance with policy and state and federal law.
Stay Informed
- Effectively communicate with school administrators, teachers, student service personnel, and parents regarding student performance and plans for improvement.
- Participate in Professional Development
- Keep abreast of new instructional and behavioral methods and techniques;
APPLICATION PROCESS: Our hiring process is a rigorous one and typically includes the following steps:
- Initial phone interview
- Interview with current faculty members
- Interview with administrator
- Reference and background check
Job Type: Full-time
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