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Job Description
This is a Part-Time Independent Consultant position (1099).
You must upload the following to your application:
ASHA licensure and state licensure
Over 20 years ago, Stride was founded to provide personalized learning -
powered by technology. We reached students where they were in their own
journeys. We knocked down their barriers to great education. And we gave
every learner equal opportunity to succeed - however they defined
success. Stride innovated the learning experience with online and
blended learning that prepared them for their lives ahead.
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.
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 as well as
supervise Speech-Language Assistants as they provide services to
students.
This is a Part-Time Independent Consultant position (1099).
You must upload the following to your application:
ASHA licensure and state licensure
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
: Reasonable accommodations 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 rap ort with families and regularly communicates
with and responds 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)
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 20 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 se