Description
Speech Language Pathologist
Position O verview
We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for the 23-24 school. This is a full-time, on-site position starting in July 202 3.
The SLP is a key member of the Special Programs team and partners with regional instructional leaders, campus leaders, and teachers to maximize student outcomes. As the SLP, you will be responsible for setting ambitious goals for IDEA student achievement and investing students and families in accomplishing them. You will create a powerful learning environment and plan and deliver purposeful therapy in order to close gaps in communication and academic skills. You will assess for the presence of communication disorders, track student progress towards team goals, and analyze data to interven e and adjust therapy, seeking excellence as an educator and IDEA team member.
The SLP reports directly to the regional Lead SL P . This role involves some minor travel between assigned campuses.
Compensation & Benefits
Salaries for people entering this role typically start between $66,600 and $80,600 , commensurate with relevant qualifications and experience. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on individual and organizational performance and goal attainment.
Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous vacation package. You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/ .
* IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Required skills / Responsibilities
• Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders.
• Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of communication disorders.
• Ability to manage student behaviors and provide recommendations to general educators, special educators, interventionists, and parents.
• Excellent presentation, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Required experience
• Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas license as a Speech Language Pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
• National Certification of Clinical Competence granted by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
• CFY Interns accepted
Preferred experience
• Minimum of one year pediatric and/or school-based experience in evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of communication disorders and conditions
• Oral and written fluency in a second language, preferably Spanish
Goals
• 100% of Speech-Only and Dual IEP/Re-evaluations & REEDS/Initial evaluations are completed within timelines
• 12 errors or less on the Error Tracker in the academic school year
• 100% completion and clearance of each quarterly audit, including 100% documentation of all counseling service minutes
• 85% retention of Special Programs Assessment Team (LSSP, SLP, OT), Special Programs, RISE teachers/co-teachers of assigned campuses
Diversity , Equity and Inclusion
Click here to learn about IDEA ’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias commitment: https://ideapublicschools.org/dei/
IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.