Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Certified Support Staff focuses on promoting student success by responding to identified needs through implementation of a comprehensive programs and services that help guide all learners in their academic success, personal and social development, and career and college planning and readiness. Bachelor’s degree, 2-4 years related professional experience

Residency Requirement: Must be an Oklahoma resident.

Certificates and Licenses: Speech Language Pathology license.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent communication and swallowing disorder in children experiencing communication problems that affect classroom activities, social interaction, literacy and learning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Screens, evaluates, and provides speech-language therapy for students with identified speech-language impairments; Documents student performance;
• Provide support to student support team (SST)/response to intervention (RTI) processes;
• Provides case management of speech-only caseload;
• Monitors compliance for speech-only case managers;
• Monitors compliance with regulations;
• Instructs students/families in the use of appropriate communication technologies (specifically alternative augmentative communication devices) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders and improving student success in the classroom;
• Maintains files and/or records, 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;
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Master's degree in speech language pathology AND
• Three (3) years of speech/language work experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Highly knowledgeable about Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements
• Thorough knowledge and skill in conducting/interpreting comprehensive speech-language evaluations
• Thorough knowledge and skill in providing speech-language therapy services
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver speech-language services to children
• Ability to create and deliver staff development
•  Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills
•  Strong organizational and time management skills
• Computer Software: Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 25% of time for meetings, professional development, etc.
• Ability to pass background check requirements

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Management experience (if applicable)

WORK 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 wit