Job Title: School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Location: Remote with St. Mary's County in Maryland
Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
Rate: $56-59 per hour (Indirect & Direct Time Paid Equally)
Position Overview:Strides Therapy is partnering with St. Mary's County to find a dedicated and passionate Speech Language Pathologist to join their growing team of service providers. As a School-Based Speech Language Pathologist, you will play a vital role in helping students overcome communication challenges, improve their speech and language skills, and achieve their educational goals. Your expertise will be essential in promoting students' overall success and well-being in the school environment.
Candidate must have active Maryland Licensure and be willing to drive to St. Mary's County to complete fingerprinting with the district. Hours: Up to 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day following School Calendar
Caseload: Elementary School
Responsibilities- The Speech Language Pathologist will conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments to identify students' communication disorders and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide evidence-based speech and language pathology interventions and strategies to improve students' communication, articulation, fluency, and language skills.
- Collaborate closely with educators, parents, and other members of the school-based team to create and implement strategies that support students' participation in the classroom and social activities.
- Monitor and document students' progress, adapting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Offer guidance and education to parents, teachers, and support staff on strategies to enhance students' communication skills and facilitate carryover into the classroom.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including session notes, progress reports, and billing documentation.
- Stay current with the latest research, best practices, and techniques in speech-language pathology.
- Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, team meetings, and school-based professional development opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and ethical standards governing speech-language pathology services in schools.
Qualifications:- Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Maryland licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of insurance billing and documentation practices is a plus.
- Dedication to providing culturally competent and client-centered care.
Benefits:
- Health Benefits with employer contribution to the monthly cost for qualifying plans
- 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 % and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
- Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
- State Licensure Reimbursement
- National Certification Stipend
- Educational SLP manager for 1:1 support and mentorship (also a part-time benefit)
- Professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)
- Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)
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Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details. Email: [redacted] / Phone: [redacted]
