Job Description:

 

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K12 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.

The mission of ISPA 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 provides direct and indirect support in the assessment, identification, and educational programming needs for students with known or suspected speech-language impairments and other impacting conditions. Specialized knowledge in school-based interventions and data-based decision making in various communication and oral-motor disorders is essential in this position.

Essential Functions: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to the Speech-Language Pathologist position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned as department needs arise. 

• Screens, evaluates, and provides speech-language therapy for students with identified speech-language impairments


• Balances consistency & flexibility with coordinating therapy schedules for direct services around IEP team & document compliance needs


• Provide consultation to student-support teams on emerging patterns or effective instructional strategies;


• Manages procedural and documentation compliance needs for students on caseload; including IEP team meeting coordination & facilitation


• Establishes collaborative sustaining relationships with other treating therapists to maximize service delivery and eliminate barriers to regular engagement


• 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;


• Consul students/families in the use of appropriate communication technologies (such as computer-based tools or alternative augmentative communication devices) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders


• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars to obtain and disseminate professional development trainings in the specialized area of speech-language pathology

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• A valid PDE Speech-Language Pathologist Educational Specialist certificate


• Full credentials for school-based pupil personnel as required by PA Department of Education


• Knowledge and ability of quality Individualized Education Plan data, goals, & effective instructional strategies


• Ability to directly manage & support IEP compliance needs for designated student caseload

Minimum Required Skill Set

• Thorough knowledge of school-based speech-language service delivery according to IDEA requirements


• Demonstrated expertise in conducting/interpreting comprehensive speech-language evaluations of students with complex disability profiles


• Strong consultative and training skills to develop school personnel regarding implications of speech-language impairments on learning


•  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills targeted appropriately for stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience providing speech-language and social-skills group therapy to students within low incidence populations


• Specific training/expertise in supporting students with alternative augmentative communication devices and/or verbal behavior therapy needs


• Ability to create and deliver professional development training to both school personnel & families

Certifications and Credentials

• PDE Special Education or Speech-Language Instructional I certificate OR


• Graduate of PA approved Educational Specialist Speech-Language Pathologist program OR


• ASHA-CCC SLP – Professional Speech-Language Pathologist License AND


• All PDE required clearances for school-based pupil personnel (within one (1) year required for offer)

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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position can be performed as a home-based position, though in-office reporting may be requested when necessary.


• The noise level in the office setting is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).


• Remote workers are required to arrange Childcare for young children at home per our Remote Worker policy in the Employee Handbook.


• This position could include limited travel and could include limited overnight travel. This is estimated to be less than 10% of the cumulative 10-month school year.

Job Performance Requirements

The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

1. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.


2. Ability to exhibit mental dexterity to “dial” a telephone, to enter data into a computer, to read a computer screen and printed material, to hear and understand speech at normal office/workplace levels, and on the telephone, and to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in the workplace and on the telephone.


3. Ability to physically lift up to 10 pounds.

The above job description 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 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  The at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer of Insight PA Cyber Charter School.

K12 is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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