Speech Language Pathologist

Vertex Education; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading compensation

Career rewards

Referral bonuses

Paid time-off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Discounted onsite childcare

Student enrollment priority

Retirement plans

Promotion opportunities

Training

Mentoring

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vertex Education is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver therapy and support services across elementary settings. You will implement curriculum-based activities, track progress, and collaborate with educators on accommodations and strategies.

Requirements include a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and state licenses (AZ/NV/TX/SC) with a preference for ASHA CCC-SLP. The role follows a four-day on-campus, one-day remote hybrid schedule and requires background clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• AZ: ADHS license and ADE PreK–12 SLP Certification.
• NV: NDE Endorsement for Speech and Language Impairments.
• TX: TDLR State License.
• SC: SCDE SLP Educator Certificate and SC Department of LLR SLP License.
• Criminal history background check required.
• Preferred: ASHA CCC-SLP.

Responsibilities

• Identify students needing specialized speech or language services and support them to achieve academic goals.
• Facilitate individual and/or group therapy using curriculum-based materials and provide progress reports.
• Supervise support staff and consult with educators on accommodations and instructional strategies.
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication systems for students with severe disorders.
• Create a learning environment that engages students and supports their best performance.
• Utilize direct instruction to promote social, physical and intellectual growth for primary school students.
• Assess individual needs and develop personalized approaches to different learning styles.
• Master curriculum implementation and guide learning toward curriculum goals.
• Encourage values and model professional behavior in school and on campus.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

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

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.
• 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.

• 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 and 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

• industry-leading pay
• rewards
• referral bonuses
• paid time-off
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• discounted onsite childcare
• student enrollment priority
• retirement plans
• promotion opportunities
• training
• mentoring
• tuition reimbursement

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