Speech Language Pathologist

About this role: We are looking for an individual who can provide Speech/Language therapy for students at Opportunity Academy.

About Collegiate Academies: Collegiate Academies prepares all students for lives of unlimited opportunity. Founded in 2008, Collegiate Academies serves over 3,000 students in five public high schools and two postsecondary programs in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. We see the individual greatness of every student who comes through our doors. We serve a dramatically higher proportion of students with special needs, students who are English language learners, and students who are from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Our teams engage in regular observations, weekly coaching meetings and ongoing learning through professional development.

Role And Responsibilities

Speech and Language Services

• Provide group and individual sessions according to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
• Write annual speech progress reports and objectives on IEPs to ensure students are on track to reaching their most rigorous post-secondary outcome.
• Administer formal assessments to determine whether or not a scholar qualifies for speech therapy based on Louisiana Bulletin 1508 requirements.

Maintain compliance

• Write daily progress notes as required by Medicaid regulations to ensure treatment ties directly to IEP goals/objectives.
• Keep certifications and licensure current and trained on electronic encounter tracking systems.
• Remain knowledgeable of current trends, including federal and state regulations in the field of speech-language pathology and special education to ensure compliance.

Build capacity and support staff collaboration

• Consult School Leaders, Directors of Curriculum and Instruction and Directors of Intervention and Program Leads regarding opportunities to incorporate speech and language strategies in classroom settings.
• Provide professional development for teachers across the network to incorporate speech and language strategies into their classes.

Mindsets, Beliefs And Skills

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic. Ability to constantly find joy in the successes and challenges of our work. Ability to demonstrate that joy towards students, families, and teammates.
• Desire to work at a college-prep high school rebuilding urban education for all learners.
• Having a deep belief in school responsibility is to help all students realize that potential.
• Strong knowledge in the content area of choice, demonstrated through lesson planning, execution, and intervention with all students.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders and maintain the necessary technical certifications for the role: valid LA license, valid LA ancillary teaching certification.
• Training in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please explain how you heard about Collegiate Academies and your interest and qualifications for the position. In the application, you will also be asked to answer the following questions. You may want to plan your answers in advance of beginning the application:

• Why are you drawn to the mission of Collegiate Academies?
• Describe a time in your career where you had to grow dramatically in your mindsets and skills to ensure student performance. What was challenging about this? How did you do?
• What gives you energy at work on a daily basis and what at work drains your energy on a daily basis?

Disclaimer: Collegiate Academies encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of individuals. Collegiate Academies does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Collegiate Academies does not sponsor employment visas. In accordance with CA's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we adopted a Covid 19 Vaccination Mandate to safeguard the health of our employees, students, vendors, visitors, and the community at large. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local health authorities, as applicable. To prevent the exposure and transmission of COVID-19 in the school and larger community, all current and future CA employees will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.