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DC Prep · 4 months ago

Immediate Speech Language Pathologist

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$91K/yr - $98K/yr

2+ years exp

DC Prep is a high performing network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 students. They are seeking an energetic and experienced speech-language pathologist to join their special education team, responsible for providing therapy, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with teachers and parents.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Providing high-quality direct speech-language therapy services to students according to IEPs/504 plans

Servicing students with a variety of educational and communication needs such as, but not limited to speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, language disorders and vocal disorders

Working with students with a variety of disorders and eligibilities such as, but not limited to Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and Attention Deficit Disorders

Conducting assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, and oral motor skills

Developing treatment plans (IEPs/504 plans) that are strength-based as well as child and family-centered for overall educational improvement

Ensuring evaluations, treatment plans, and service delivery are aligned with school, state, and federal guidelines

Assisting and guiding teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language delays/disorders

Consulting with teaching teams to develop and implement curriculum modifications and appropriate classroom strategies

Ensuring students’ skills are generalized across settings by collaborating with teaching teams and related service providers

Completing treatment notes and progress reports in a timely manner and according to school policy

Managing a detailed log of service provided and services missed due to student or therapist absences

Documenting all aspects of work with students in EasyIEP according to school and state guidelines

Considering language and cultural differences of students for intervention

Keeping abreast of best practices in speech-language therapy and language development

Contributing productively to the school as a whole

Qualification

Speech-Language PathologyIEP DocumentationASHA CertificationAssessment SkillsCollaboration with TeachersOral CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsFlexibility

Required

Knowledge of current best practices in the area of speech-language pathology

Two years of related experience, preferably with preschool/elementary school aged children with a range of communication disorders

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school of speech-language pathology (SLPA or SLP)

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence

Current DC DOH license or be qualified for DC licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance; maternity, paternity, and adoption leave; and a 403b retirement plan