Speech Language Pathologist

Vertex Education; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Health, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vertex Education seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide speech and language therapy and specialized support that helps students improve communication and learning skills.

The role involves delivering therapy, collaborating with educators, and implementing augmentative communication where needed. The position follows a four-day on-campus, one-day remote model with occasional after-hours events. A Master's in Speech-Language Pathology is required, with state licensure per location.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• SC SLP License and SCDE Educator Certificate required (state).
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Identify students needing speech/language services and provide support.
• Deliver individual/group therapy using curriculum-based materials and document progress.
• Supervise support staff and consult with educators on accommodations, needs, instructional strategies.
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication systems as needed.
• Create engaging learning environments and promote student learning.
• Use direct instruction to support social, physical and intellectual growth.
• Assess individual needs and tailor personalized learning plans.
• Implement curriculum goals and guide students toward achievement.
• Model positive behavior and engage with students, families and staff respectfully.
• Respond to inquiries promptly and maintain professional communication.
• Be active on campus and participate in events outside hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience as a Speech Language Pathog

ASHA CCC-SLP

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

SC SLP License & SCDE Educator Certificate

AZ ADHS SLP License

NV Endorsement for SLI

TX TDLR State License

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will have the opportunity to change lives through education by providing speech and language therapy services and specialized support that helps students improve their communication and learning skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identify students needing specialized speech or language services, instruction, curriculum, activities and classes and support them with solutions that enable them to thrive in a learning environment and achieve academic goals.
• Facilitate individual and/or group therapy activities using curriculum-based materials and content and provide progress reports and documentation as needed.
• Supervise support staff as needed and consult with fellow educators regarding accommodations, needs, instructional strategies, necessary equipment and support.
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language disorders.
• Create a classroom and learning environment that cultivates learning, engages the interests of the students and allows them to perform at their very best. Then celebrate them!
• Utilize direct instruction techniques to guide our students through a variety of activities designed to promote the social, physical and intellectual growth that is needed for primary school success!
• Explore individual needs and give side-by-side support to discover how each student best learns and develop personalized solutions to each students learning style and abilities.
• Master our proven curriculum as you implement our philosophy of education and guide the learning process and students toward the achievement of the curriculum goals.
• Encourage students to uphold our values and model mature behavior and good character in the classroom, on the school campus, and throughout their lives.
• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner.
• Maintain courteous relationships with students, staff, parents and community, treating all with respect.
• Being active in the role when lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout the campus and traveling to other campuses as required.
• Participating in events outside of normal hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• Master's or higher degree in the field
• Meeting requirements provided below based on state the position is located:
  • - AZ: ADHS license and ADE PreK-12 SLP Certification
  • - NV: NDE Endorsement for Speech and Language Impairments
  • - TX: TDLR State License
  • - SC: SC Department of LLR SLP License and SCDE SLP Educator Certificate
• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence - SLP

HYBRID MODEL

The model follows a four-day on campus, one day remote work schedule. Remote days must be approved by the principal in advance, are limited to non-student facing work such as report writing and compliance documentation, and must not interfere with testing, IEP meetings, or urgent student needs.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are performed typically in school and/or office settings throughout the division. May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Must have the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Benefits and Compensation

• Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.
• Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
• Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

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