Speech Language Pathologist

This is a full time 11-month position, providing speech and language services for students in the self-contained non-categorical classrooms and general education classrooms. In addition, it serves students in Pre-K to 5th grade with mild to significant special needs. Preferred candidates will have experience working with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems or a strong desire to learn more about AAC.

Who We Are

Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning. Our Core Values are:

• Responsibility
• Engagement
• Acceptance
• Creativity
• Honesty

As a Speech Language Pathologist you will be responsible for...

• Providing high-quality direct speech-language therapy services to students according to IEPs/504 plans.
• 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 such as visual supports, oral motor exercises, language strips, topics of conversation, and data collection.
• 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.
• Communicating and coordinating with the Director of Student Support Services and Special Education Coordinator(s) to ensure school mission, philosophy, and procedures are embraced.
• Designing and conducting professional development series starting at staff orientation and ending at the end of the school year.
• Designing and conducting training for parents and families.
• Maintaining an inventory of materials, assessments, and supplies.
• Maintaining appropriate, confidential records.
• Keeping abreast of best practices in speech-language therapy and language development.
• Adhering to all district and cooperative health and safety policies including all precautions of Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Engaging parents and families in their child’s learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Contributing productively to the school as a whole.
• Attending and participating in school events outside of regular school hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhering to the 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Regularly attends work and adheres to all attendance policies.
• Be on time for classes, duties, team meetings and professional development activities.
• Respond to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day.
• Other professional duties as assigned.

SCHOOL CULTURE

• Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students.
• Communicate respectfully to students, staff and families at all times.
• Model, practice and discuss respectful, unbiased and effective communication with students.
• Other school culture expectations as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school of speech-language pathology.
• ASHA certification is preferred.
• Have a current DC DOH license or be qualified for DC licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Have two years of related experience, preferably with preschool/elementary school aged children with a range of communication disorders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current best practices in the area of speech-language pathology.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and an ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.
• Be committed to his/her own learning.
• Have excellent time management skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and to problem-solve.
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

For more information about the school, please visit www.bridgespcs.org