Job Title: Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Description: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) contractor to join our team. The SLP contractor will provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for students.

Responsibilities:

1. Assessment and Diagnosis:
   • Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate speech, language, and voice
   • Utilize standardized tests, observations, and clinical evaluations to determine the nature and severity of communication and swallowing impairments.
2. Treatment Planning and Intervention:
   • Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, student goals, and medical history.
   • Provide evidence-based therapy interventions to improve communication skills, including articulation, fluency, voice production, and language comprehension and expression.
   • Address swallowing disorders through therapeutic exercises and techniques.
3. Therapy Sessions:
   • Conduct therapy sessions with students of all ages
   • Implement a variety of therapeutic approaches and modalities to meet the diverse needs of clients.
   • Monitor student progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve therapeutic goals.
4. Documentation and Reporting:
   • Maintain accurate and detailed records of assessments, treatment sessions, progress notes, and treatment plans.
   • Prepare written reports and documentation for students, families, referring physicians, and other school professionals as needed.
5. Collaboration and Communication:
   • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, educators, occupational therapists, and other school professionals, to ensure coordinated care.
   • Communicate effectively with students, families, and caregivers to educate them about communication disorders and involve them in the treatment process.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred.
• Previous experience working as an SLP in clinical, educational, or healthcare settings.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices in speech-language pathology.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment.

Employment Type: 

• Type: Contractor position
• Duration: 2024- 2025 School Year
• Regular School Hours
• Location: On-Site Valle Lindo Unified School District