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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - SCHOOLS (On-Site/In District) – NE Texas (Kaufman County)
WHO WE ARE: The Point Quest Therapeutic Services group is an amazing village of SLPs, OTs, PTs, school psychologists and special educators who work collaboratively with school districts on site, and via telehealth, as needed. We integrate with educational teams to provide the highest level of support for our students and stakeholders.
As a member of the Point Quest Group, you will be provided with exceptional support from day one. Our team of Therapeutic Talent Specialists, with their own notable backgrounds as SPED providers, provide support with professional needs including scheduling, caseload management, capacity building, session planning, and leadership training. Our goal is to encourage and equip you with the skills and resources you need to make a maximum impact in our helping community. Think of us as your personal coach, advocate, and mentor as you navigate the SPED world!
WHY POINT QUEST? Point Quest is a pioneering organization dedicated to providing high-quality speech and language services. We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's unique abilities are valued and respected. Our team is passionate about empowering individuals to communicate effectively and reach their full potential. We are partnering with a network of well-respected school district in the SE Houston Metro area that is looking for highly motivated, passionate SLPs for full-time positions for the 2024-25 school year.
Job Group Classification: Point Quest Group Therapeutic Services
Overtime Status: Non-Exempt
Location: NE Texas (Kaufman County)
Pay Range: $50.00-$60.00/hr
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
- Competitive pay (including bilingual stipend)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts with AT&T
- Sick Leave
- Team environment
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Mentoring, Coaching, & Development
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
THERAPY
- Plan and provide appropriate individual, group, and classroom-based therapeutic services to students consistent with speech and language goals as written in the Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of treatment/response to therapy interventions (RTI) to identify student progress and/or determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
ASSESSMENT
- Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services by making decisions based on what is best for the student.
- Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.
CONSULTATION
- Coach and involve caregivers in the evaluation & therapeutic process.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and other interdisciplinary team members to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students across educational settings.
- Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.
- Participate in in-service education and team conferences.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents about the student's therapy goals and educational needs.
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process to assist in interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.
STUDENT & CASE MANAGEMENT
- Create, maintain and support a learning environment that is academically, emotionally, and physically safe.
- Prepare and submit, as directed, all case documentation, including evaluation data, treatments, clinical and progress notes and required billing information according to company policy.
- Write and maintain confidential client case notes and reports.
- Maintain an attendance register in accordance with the Service Page of the IEP and the Individual Service Agreement (ISA) for each student.
- Adapt educational materials and equipment to provide intervention and/or meet the individual student’s needs.
- Collect data on student achievements to document activities, prepare reports and/or updating IEP logs.
- Maintain and prepare a variety of manual and electronic materials (e.g., charts, logs, records and/or reports) to document activities, provide written reference, convey information, and/or comply with mandated requirements.
- Maintain high and low-tech augmentative communication devices and equipment and have familiarity with symbol-based software such as Boardmaker Online.
- Research resources and methods to address students' functional goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s).
MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Current, active TX state license as a Speech Language Pathologist, or be eligible for licensure.
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
- Computer-literate; knowledge of standard company software applications, internet
- Effective interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient language and communication skills, including business writing and professional telephone manners.
- Reliability, dependability, and flexibility
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
PQG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently employed with/or have you ever been employed by Point Quest?
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Do you have a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program?
- Do you hold current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist or are eligible for licensure?
Education:
Work Location: In person
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