IDEA Public Schools · 5 months ago
Speech Language Pathologist Intern General Applicant Pool - Tarrant County
Tarrant County, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$71K/yr - $71K/yrIDEA Public Schools is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Intern to join their Special Programs team. The SLP Intern will work closely with instructional leaders and teachers to enhance student communication skills and academic outcomes, while also assessing communication disorders and developing individualized education plans (IEPs).
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Responsibilities
Review IEPs and ensure 100% implementation of extensive knowledge and provide top quality speech therapy services
Create IEPs aligned to instruction with the collaboration of parents, general educators, special educators, and interventionists
Monitor students’ therapy and academic progress throughout the year in order to update goals and request additional testing when deemed necessary
Ensure 100% compliance with ARDs by reviewing Special Education Student Rosters for Annual ARDs and Re-Evaluations due dates on a weekly basis
Schedule Annual ARDs and Re-Evaluation ARDs prior to due date to ensure 100% compliance
Facilitate ARDs and prepare ARD documents in accordance with students’ progress, archive ARD documents, and submit signature pages within specified timely to Manager
For dual ARDs, schedule Annual ARDs and Re-Evaluation ARDs prior to due date with Diagnostician, Licensed Specialist School Psychology, and/or Occupational Therapist to ensure 100% compliance
For dual ARDs, participate in ARDs and update IEPs, Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, and schedule of service in accordance with students’ progress
Ensure 100% compliance by completing Speech and Language Initials and Re-Evaluations prior to due date as per Texas Education Agency (TEA) timeframe
Demonstrate extensive knowledge in the appropriate selection of assessment tools, conducting assessments, interpreting, and identifying students with communication disorders and determine eligibility for services according to IDEA Public Schools Policies and Procedures, TEA Guidelines, and Licensing Boards
For qualifying students, develop appropriate speech IEPs aligned to instruction and schedule of service in accordance to the students’ academic needs
Maintain Therapy Notes, Tracking Logs, ARD Logs, and Evaluation Logs on a daily basis and review with the Manager on a weekly basis
Submit Therapy Logs on a Quarterly Basis to their Manager
Maintain SHARS (Medicaid) records and submit SHARS billing on a monthly basis
Ensure and monitor students’ progress in order to complete progress reports on a quarterly basis
Participate in Annual Performance with their Manager and submit required documentation
Communicate a shared vision and shared responsibility to establish and promote efficient implementation of RTI at the school-level throughout the various TIERs
Support the RTI Team in providing recommendations for the implementation of speech interventions with high levels of fidelity
Conduct formal assessments, planning, and scheduling of ARDs alongside the Diagnostician, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, and/or Occupational Therapist in order to report evaluation results within TEA timeframe to the ARD Committee
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Communication Disorders from an accredited college or university (obtained prior to first day of work)
Proof of eligibility as a SLP Intern provided by university program
Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders
Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of communication disorders
Ability to manage student behaviors and provide recommendations to general educators, special educators, interventionists, and parents
Excellent presentation, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area
Must be able to climb ladders or scaffolding, or climb and work in overhead areas
Must be able to work in a confined space or to crawl or move about on hands and knees
Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 20 pounds (regularly/occasionally)
Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs
Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency
Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including in times of excessive heat or cold
Preferred
Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Disability
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Flexible spending account options
Generous vacation time
Referral bonuses
Professional development
403(b) plan
Relocation stipend
Company
IDEA Public Schools
IDEA Public Schools believes that each child can go to college.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.9MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2017-11-01Grant· $3.9M
Leadership Team
Alejandra Loya
Chief of Staff to CEO & Superintendent
Tarah Burris
Sr. Vice President Partnerships, Persistence, and Completion at IDEA Public Schools
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