Speech Language Pathologist/Speech Therapist

Homer A. Plessy Community School; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Homer A. Plessy Community School seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to join the Student Support team for school-based services.

Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of speech-language, social-communication, and cognitive-communication disorders in children, and contributing to IEP goals. You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and related service providers to ensure student goals are addressed in and out of the classroom, while maintaining accurate records and

Qualifications

• Professional licensure and Louisiana certification in speech language pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple caseloads of students.
• Collaborates effectively with a team of adults.
• Communicates regularly with parents, faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and evaluations of speech-language, social-communication, and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Develop and implement IEP goals to meet student needs.
• Communicate with teachers, parents, and related service providers.
• Participate as an active IEP team member in meetings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and progress notes.

Skills

CCC-SLP

Bachelor’s Degree

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

As a successful Speech Language Pathologist you will work with the Student Support team to provide quality school-based speech language services, which includes: assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of speech-language, social-communication, and cognitive-communication disorders in children. 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.

Position Description and Expectation s

Conducting assessments and evaluations in accordance with parent/guardian and student rights and Louisiana Bulletin 1508 if qualified. Using a variety of appropriate tools and techniques to evaluate and report student progress. Utilizing purposeful speech activities that support goals and increase access in the general education setting. Providing services to students in ways that build upon individual strengths and offering students opportunities to participate in their own learning experience. Serving as the case manager and developing and implementing IEPs to meet the individual needs of the student. Participating as an active IEP team member in IEP meetings. Preparing and maintaining accurate records and progress notes. Educating and demonstrating therapy techniques to parents that can be incorporated into the home. Effectively communicating with school administrators, teachers, student service personnel, and parents regarding student performance and plans for improvement. Participate in Professional Development

Qualifications

Professional licensure and Louisiana certification in speech language pathology (CCC-SLP) Bachelor’s Degree Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple caseloads of students Successfully works collaboratively with a team of adults Communicates regularly with parents, faculty and staff