Itinerant Speech/Language Pathologist 19784 - 2019-2020

Location
Chattanooga, TN, US
Salary
Competitive
Posted
Jul 30, 2019
Ref
4000019784
Masters or preferably CCCs in speech/language communication disorders.

CCC-SLP and will consider a Clinical Fellow.

Ability to assess, provide therapy, collaborate with school personnel, ability to develop educational goals, and facilitate the IEP process.

Experience in the implementation of the requirements of IDEA, RTI, and the provision of inclusionary and individualized services for students with disabilities. Experience with Easy IEP scheduling, case management and data collection.

Experience with a spectrum of disabilities and wide variety of communication disorders, augmentative communication systems and assistive devices. Willingness to be trained in other programs, methods, and system utilized by the department.

Work with Tenncare reimbursements.

Report to work on time and regularly. Sign in/out at each school.

Conduct progress monitoring related to all IEP goals/objectives (at least 2 data points per goal each week), and place a copy in the student's special education file, prior to mid term and 9-week progress reports. Use the data points collected to complete the mid term and 9-week progress reports sent home to parents. Know your students' skill development and use data to adjust your teaching and drive decisions.

Attach documents to Easy IEP within 5 school days of each meeting.

Complete all student service entries for student in documentation software within two weeks.

Develop and maintain a positive rapport communicating regularly with teachers, students, parents/guardians on student progress. Document all communications in EasyIEP contacts.

Stay up-to-date on all laws and procedures related to special education.

Understand the Job Expectations of Para-professionals and your responsibility in managing and supporting them.

Perform all additional duties assigned by your building administrator.

Endorsement Code
{498} SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, {146} SPEECH COMM. 6-12

Additional Job Information

Keep your administrator informed of any major changes in behavior or academics related to students on your case load.
If you are unsure of how to proceed, ask your Lead Teacher or Supervisor for assistance.