Speech Language Pathologist - Oklahoma

Position Summary

Accepting applications for the  school year. Working from their home, the Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist will provide speech therapy to K-12 students enrolled in Connections Academy virtual public schools. The SLP will connect with students using webcams and web-conferencing software while using the company’s online Education Management System to manage their caseload.

• Provide high quality speech language services to assigned students while supporting program implementation;
• Planning and implementing individual and group therapy in a virtual environment;
• Be an expert on assigned school and state specific policies and procedures for implementing Live Speech services;
• Maintain a positive working relationship between the Live Speech team, and the schools and programs we serve;
• Review and analyze a variety of reports to maintain compliance;
• Maintain a high level of communication with the leadership team and school staff;
• Timely and thorough documentation of therapeutic interventions and progress reports;
• Meet bi-weekly with your supervisor;
• Conduct screenings and formal and informal evaluation of all students’ communication needs using documented best practices;
• Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with speech/language needs as well as school special education staff to ensure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion;
• Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with speech/language needs and potential learning issues;
• Special Education case management for select students whose only special education need is speech therapy; this will include scheduling, organizing and conducting IEP related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed;
• Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process for select students;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the company’s Education Management System and special education software, including updating secondary IEP systems as directed;
• Adhere to all laws and company policies regarding data protection and security;
• Obtain and maintain all required licenses and clearances as assigned;
• Complete all required professional development, training, and courses required for CEUs to maintain credentials and meet company compliance standards;
• Exemplify the company’s core values (brave, decent, imaginative, accountable, curious, customer-centric, and collaborative); and
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

• Laptop
• 2nd monitor
• Headset
• Webcam

• Mouse (required)
• Keyboard (required)

• MA or MS in Speech Language Pathology and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Valid Oklahoma Licensure in Speech Pathology
• Ability to obtain and maintain multiple required state certifications and clearances as assigned
• 2+ years experience in K-12 school setting
• Strong technology skills
• High degree of flexibility and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication.

• Customer Centric – Acts with a strong customer mindset (both internal and external) and is a visible advocate for students. Builds strong relationships with students and uses them to improve their experience and outcomes.
• Communication – A great communicator who engages teams and stakeholders with thoughtful delivery and messages that resonate.
• Collaborative – Models collaboration, solves problems with peers, builds trust and support.
• Accountable – Can be relied on to complete tasks timely and well, demonstrates “ownership” regardless of the outcome, proactive in exploring and exploiting new opportunities.

• High level of integrity and transparency
• High degree of flexibility
• Positive attitude
• Evidence of a strong work ethic
• Demonstrated team player

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