Description

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 Pathology Assistant is a state-certified support professional responsible for treating students experiencing communication problems that affect classroom activities, social interaction, literacy and learning.  The Speech Language Pathology Assistant will work under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist.  The Speech Language Pathology Assistant will focus on students' individual needs as defined by each student's Individualized Education Program.  The Speech Language Pathology Assistant will obtain licensure in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools. This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Therapists providing direct therapy services should expect a minimum 75% ratio of direct service time to indirect service time. (40 hour work week = 30 hours of direct therapy,10 hours of indirect activities such as IEP meetings, progress reports, scheduling, collaboration, etc....) Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school and time zone. The full-time Speech Language Pathology Assistant may have to work in a time zone other than the one of their residence. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 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 Maintains compliance with state, school, and company regulations; Instructs 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; Maintains 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 rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner