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Job Description Summary

This is a Part-Time Independent Consultant position (1099).

You must upload the following to your application:

ASHA licensure and state licensure

Required Certificates and Licenses: Speech-language pathology license issued by the state department of education or state board and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA SLP CCC)

The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor is a state certified therapist responsible for screening, assessing, and treating students experiencing communication problems that affect classroom activities, social interaction, literacy and learning. The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor will focus on students\' individual needs as defined by each student\'s Individualized Education Program. The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor may be asked to obtain licensure in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools and supervise Speech- Language Assistants as they provide services to students.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

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.

This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Screen and/or evaluate students with suspected speech-language impairments.
• Provide case management of speech-only caseload
• 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
  • Monitoring assigned speech-language pathology assistant caseload, schedule and services
• Maintain compliance with state, school, and company regulations
• Instruct 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
• Maintain 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
• Docume t 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
• Provide support to student support team (SST)/response to intervention (RTI) processes;
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information
• Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise up to 4 Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) or Speech Language Pathologists in their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master\'s Degree in Speech Language Pathology or related field

Three (3) years of speech/language work experience within a public-school setting or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to work independently, with availability during typical school hours of at least 20 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9 - 5 as defined