SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) – TELESPEECH (WV and OH)
- Location: WV and OH Schools via Remote/Virtual Telespeech
- Job Code: SLP
- Job Status: Full-Time, 30 – 35 Hours Per Week or Part-Time, 15 – 25 Hours Per Week
- Classification: Class II
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Prepared By: Integrated Speech Solutions Human Resources Director
- Revision Date: 1/12/2023
SUMMARY
Integrated Speech Solutions is seeking a compassionate, remote Speech-Language
Pathologist that will be responsible for providing speech-language services to meet the individual needs of students with communication and/or speech-language impairments through online telespeech sessions. The SLP is responsible for screening and assessment; goal development; and planning/implementing appropriate speech and language treatment services to maximize student learning. The SLP is also responsible for directing Therapy Facilitators who are located in the school to assist students in preparation for therapy sessions.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a specialized virtual/remote classification and not part of a series.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluates and assesses the student’s functional status to identify and determine needs for speech-language therapy.
- Selects, administers, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests.
- Gathers background information as necessary on the student’s educational, medical, social, and psychological history to assist with determining possible causes of speech disorders.
- Serves as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team and participates in the student support team, IEP, staffing, and eligibility meetings, as required.
- Develops individual education plans for students receiving speech-language therapy services and implements therapy sessions that target IEP goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of speech language therapy
- The ability to evaluate the functional status of students
- The knowledge and skills in the augmentative communication devices and specialized equipment
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Typically requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and maintenance of appropriate professional ASHA certification and State license. Must meet the Department of Education licensure eligibility requirements including holding or be eligible to hold a School Speech-Language Pathologist license. 0-3 years’ experience in evaluating students with speech and language disorders in a school-based remote setting is preferred, but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hand, and talk or hear; and other limited physical activities are required.
