Speech Language Pathologist

🚩  Starting Salary:  $75,000 and UP↑ based on experience  PLUS  Now Offering $5,000 Sign-on Bonus




Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction
If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk📲
As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech therapy services to designated students according to diagnoses and client needs to achieve speech therapy goals and improve overall speech functioning . This includes but is not limited to direct instruction prescriptive evaluation, consulting with school staff, parents or guardians, and representatives from the home school district, writing IEP goals and interventions, monitoring student’s progress toward goals and attending IEP meetings.
‖ Responsibilities Include:

Evaluating, planning and implementing appropriate individualized speech therapy programs for each student based on treatment plan goals developed in partnership with educators and parents.
Monitoring services and providing progress information that will enable each student to develop their personal goals, preferences and needs.
Employing speech therapy strategies and techniques during each session to improve the development of speech and communication skills, receptive and expressive language, cognition, and memory while meeting the individual age-appropriate needs of each child in their natural environment.
Writing periodic reviews on students progress, updating treatment teams, and making any necessary changes to service for assigned children.
Managing case records according to agency policy and state regulations and familiarizes self with child’s record.
Maintaining and compiling authorized written session documentation and completing accurate billing session documentation within 24 hours of client visit.
Establishing and maintaining effective communication with families regarding scheduling sessions and make up sessions.
Communicating any activities necessary to implement carryover of speech and communication goals and overall development of students with parents and related service providers
Conducting and/or overseeing clinical assessments and treatment program recommendations and managing the implementation to ensure best clinical practices are always implemented.
Ensuring initial client intakes are conducted in a timely manner, treatment programs are evaluated regularly and clinical performance goals are achieved.
Improving clinical quality standards by conducting employee training sessions, sharing clinical knowledge and offering counsel to the clinical team.
Collaborating and building rapport with clients and families to improve the likelihood of best possible outcomes.
Providing supervision and support to clients and caregivers as needed and periodically traveling to various locations (e.g., homes and community) as part of the oversight of clients’ treatment programs.
Partnering with other professionals such as social workers, speech, occupational, physical therapists, physiotherapists, and educational psychologists; and participating in team meetings and/or conferences as indicated.


Performing other duties as assigned.

‖ Qualifications Required:

Master's degree or higher in speech pathology or a closely related field.
Hold currently, or have the ability to obtain a state speech language pathology (SLP) license.
Prior experience working with students with diverse needs in an educational setting and proven success in developing and implementing effective treatment plans.
Advanced motivational, problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
Highly effective oral and written communication.
Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

 

Spectrum Center Schools is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives

💻 Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose



As a member of the ChanceLight family, you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment
‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Virtual Medical Visits
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off
School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
401k Options
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
Opportunities for Growth & Development
And So Much More

If you're ready to start changing the direction of students' lives by providing them the opportunity to create successful, independent futures — This Is Your Chance
Join us and start making a genuine difference in the lives of children today
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Copyright © 2024 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a ChanceLight® company.  *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status. EducationRequiredMasters or better in Speech-Language Pathology or related fieldLicenses & CertificationsRequiredAll State Req CredentialsSLPSkillsPreferredSpecial EducationLang & Speech Dev & RemedSpeech Language ImpairmenLanguage & Speech DevelopmentMultiple DisabilitiesPersonalized InstructionOffice/AdministrativeInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingBehaviorsPreferredInnovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingFunctional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subjectMotivationsPreferredAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)