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The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor will focus on students’ individual needs as defined by each student’s Individualized Education Program.\nThe Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor may be asked to obtain licensure in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools as well as supervise Speech-Language Assistants as they provide services to students.\nThis is an Independent Consultant position (1099).\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.\nScreen and/or evaluate students with suspected speech-language impairments\nProvide case management of speech-only caseload\nEnsure all speech and language services are provided as determined by the IEP team by:Communicating with parents and teachers to develop a schedule that encourages regular attendance and participation by the student\nDeveloping progress reports and other state-specific required special education documentation\nUsing provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text are made available\nMonitoring assigned speech-language pathology assistant caseload, schedule and services\n\nMaintain compliance with state, school, and company regulations\nInstruct students/families/teachers in the use of appropriate communication strategies and technologies for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders and improving student success in the classroom\nMaintain files and/or records using specified systems, e.g., progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, reports, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance\nCollect data and work samples to monitor student progress toward Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives\nDocument all contact with parents and interventions with students\nProvide rich and engaging therapy experiences for students\nCommitment to personalizing learning for all students\nDemonstrate a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations\nUnderstand that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain a positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner\nProvide support to student support team (SST)/response to intervention (RTI) processes;\nParticipates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nMay supervise up to 4 Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) or Speech Language Pathologists in their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nMaster’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology or related field\nThree (3) years of speech/language work experience within a public-school setting or equivalent combination of education and experience\nAbility to work independently, with availability during typical school hours of at least 20 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9 - 5 as defined by the school and time zone\nKnowledge regarding Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements\nAbility to conduct and interpret comprehensive speech-language evaluations\nAbility to provide speech-language therapy services\nAbility to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver speech-language services to children\nReceptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators\nAbility to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes\nAbility to create and deliver staff development\nExceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills\nStrong organizational and time management skills\nAbility to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms\nMS365 Proficient\nAbility to clear required background check\nPreferred QUALIFICATIONS:\nManagement experience\nOnline therapy experience\nExperience with documentation for purposes of Medicaid claiming\nExperience evaluating and working with students who require alternative and augmentative communication\nCompensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.\nWe anticipate the hourly range to be $15.49 - $55.00 per hour. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nThis position is remote and open to residents of the 50 states and D.C. This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).\nJob Type\n1099 Contractor_CW (Fixed Term)The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. 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