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Amergis Staffing is looking for a School Based Speech-Language Pathologist. The SLP in a school setting is responsible for performing student evaluations as well as providing and documenting therapy services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each individual student and the physician's orders.

Purpose of Job:

The purpose of this classification is to provide speech and language pathology services, including therapy, collaboration with school personnel, and the evaluation, identification, and intervention for students needing articulation, language, and communication support.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.

• Works with students with various disabilities, including autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and language/speech impairments, providing therapy and evaluations.

• Assesses, provides therapy, collaborates with school personnel, develops educational goals, and facilitates the IEP process.

• Implements the requirements of IDEA, RTI, and the provision of inclusionary and individualized services for students with disabilities.

• Conducts progress monitoring related to all IEP goals/objectives (at least 2 data points per goal each week), and places a copy in the student’s special education file, prior to mid-term and 9-week progress reports. Uses the data points collected to complete the mid-term and 9-week progress reports sent home to parents. Knows students’ skill development and uses data to adjust teaching and drive decisions.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience with a spectrum of disabilities and wide variety of communication disorders, augmentative communication systems and assistive devices;

• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

• Must maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.

• Two (2) years of demonstrated successful professional experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to be trained in other programs, methods, and system utilized by the department.

• Ability to maintain a commitment to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students.

• Ability to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families.

• Ability to maintain an openness to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students.

• Ability to maintain a high level of personal standards, professionalism, and integrity.

Minimum Requirements:

+ Active Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Licensure in the state of assignment required

+ Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred and may be required by state/contract.

+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

+ Current CPR if applicable

+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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