Language Communication Specialist

2 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Rocketship Public Schools Full time
About Rocketship Public Schools
At Rocketship Public Schools, we hold a firm belief in the limitless potential of every individual. We advocate for the right of each student to dream, explore, and cultivate their unique abilities. It is our duty and honor to unlock the potential within every Rocketeer we support. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools is dedicated to enhancing student performance, nurturing outstanding educators, and collaborating with families to ensure the success of high-quality public education in their communities. Together, we are a coalition of parents, educators, leaders, and students committed to reshaping the future for underserved populations across the nation. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are dedicated to unleashing potential.
Position Overview
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) operates under the guidance and oversight of the Director of Student Services, focusing on elementary school students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. The SLP is responsible for screening, assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication disorders related to speech and language. These communication challenges may encompass issues with articulation, fluency, voice, verbal and written language, auditory comprehension, and cognitive communication. This is a full-time position located in Washington, DC, where the SLP will design and implement specific elements of a speech and language program as outlined in an individualized educational plan (IEP) while also contributing to the broader Rocketship community.Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver direct therapy to address students' speech production, vocal quality, and language requirements through speech therapy.
  • Implement pre-referral speech/language interventions in Tier 1 and Tier 2 settings as part of a speech RTI initiative.
  • Document and gather data on all consultation sessions and provide ongoing evaluations.
  • Conduct screenings and assessments related to language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
  • Develop and execute high-quality, legally compliant IEPs.
  • Compose comprehensive evaluation reports.
  • Maintain organized student files and treatment logs, ensuring appropriate documentation is provided to the interdisciplinary team.
  • Communicate with the Associate Director regarding any changes in student status, challenges, or intentions to modify any aspect of the educational program.
  • Participate in required meetings, including those for the speech team, staff, and IEP discussions.
  • Create instructional materials and assess commercially available resources for treatment.
  • Stay informed on the latest advancements in speech therapy by attending professional seminars, reviewing current literature, and engaging with professional organizations as assigned.
  • Offer professional development support to school staff and families.
  • Manage time effectively, adhere to schedules, and notify relevant personnel of any deviations.
  • Supervise SLPAs, CFs, or interns.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Possession of a valid Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential; a Master's Degree is required.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred but not mandatory.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with a diverse range of staff members (educators, school administrators, senior management).
  • A strong commitment to Rocketship's mission, vision, and objectives.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
  • Demonstrated skills necessary for fulfilling the responsibilities of a Speech-Language Pathologist.
  • Experience supervising a CF or SLPA is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands outlined here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While executing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and audibly with both adults and children. The employee frequently uses hands or fingers to handle or manipulate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is also frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment can range from moderate to high.
Compensation:Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, accompanied by excellent health and wellness benefits, a 403b retirement plan, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and generous paid time off.
Rocketship Public Schools is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools adheres to all applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location where the company operates. This policy encompasses all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Any improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is strictly prohibited.

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