Speech Language Pathologist (Lower School)

Morris Jeff Community School; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris Jeff Community School in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a qualified speech-language pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of communication disorders in students.

You will screen, test, and provide therapy in group and individual settings, write annual IEP goals and progress notes, participate in IEP meetings, and collaborate with teachers, families, and other providers; a master's degree and Louisiana license are required, with travel between school sites.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Louisiana license required or eligible.
• CF-SLP or CCC-SLP eligibility considered.

Responsibilities

• Screening, testing, diagnosing and consulting for students.
• Provide group and individual speech-language therapy.
• Write annual IEP goals and progress notes; participate in IEP meetings.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other providers; ensure RTI/Special Education data is organized.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree

Louisiana license

Job description

Morris Jeff Community School is seeking a qualified speech language pathologist to join our school team! In this position, you will play a key role in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of communication disorders in students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Consulting
  • Serve as a member of the school's Student Assistance Team (SAT); attend SAT meetings as part of the Response to Intervention (RTI) process upon request
  • Develop research-supported speech and language interventions for classroom implementation
  • Keep organized the current data collection for students in RTI and Special Education
  • Conduct initial evaluations and reevaluations and administer necessary and requested assessments
  • Write reports using a reader friendly index and explain to parents and students evaluation findings in clear, understandable language with cultural sensitivity
• Conduct Therapy
  • Provide group and individual sessions as indicated by the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
  • Write annual IEP goals/objectives in language that empowers students to transfer intervention strategies to classroom and academic performance
  • Participate in annual IEP meetings, as needed
  • Write daily progress notes to track data specific to IEP goals/objectives
  • Write progress reports toward achieving goals and objectives on IEPs to be sent home with report cards every 9 weeks

• Collaborate with Teachers, Parents. Other Providers. and School Leadership
  • Provide consultation on services in inclusive settings to the maximum extent possible
  • Maintain positive, supportive relationships with families

• Professional Development
  • Remain knowledgeable of current trends, federal and state regulations in the field of speech-language pathology and special education to ensure competency
  • Keep certifications and licensure current

Additionally, excellent candidates for the Speech-Language Pathologist will have prior clinical or school-based experience providing speech and language therapy to students, demonstrated ability to work well on a team, strong project management and organizational skills as well as strong communication skills.

Perform any additional duties as assigned by the employee's supervisor.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Possesses a master's degree
• CCC-SLP preferred but will consider a strong CF-SLP candidate
• Valid Louisiana license
• Ability to travel between school sites