Speech-Language Pathologist (22-23 School Year)
Company: Rocketship Public Schools
Location: San Jose
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite
possibility of human potential. We believe that every student
deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their
unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to
unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our
non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels
student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners
with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in
their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders,
and students working together to transform the future for
underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public
Schools, we are unleashing potential.Position SummaryThe
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) works under the direction and
supervision of the Speech Program Manager and will work with
elementary school students in screening, evaluating, diagnosing,
and treating disorders of speech and language communication. These
disorders of speech and language communication may include
difficulties with articulation, fluency, voice, verbal and written
language, auditory comprehension, and cognition communication. This
position will develop and execute specific components of a speech
and language program as specified in an individualized educational
plan (IEP) as well as support the larger Rocketship community. This
position will be a school-based role in the designated region.
Salary band $75,000 - $110,000 commensurate with experience.Key
Responsibilities
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- Manage a caseload across 1-2 school sites
- Address student's speech production, vocal production, and
language needs through speech therapy.
- Deliver direct services via pre-referral interventions; monitor
student progress in pre-referral interventions Tier 1 and Tier
2.
- Document and collect data on all consultation sessions and
provide regular assessments.
- Conduct student screenings and/or assessments of language,
voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
- Develop and implement high quality, legally compliant
IEPs.
- Create and implement speech service schedules
- Maintain student files and treatment logs in an organized
manner to include as well as provide appropriate documentation to
the interdisciplinary team.
- Attend and participate in meetings as required (team, staff,
and IEP meetings, student support meetings, team collaboration
meetings).
- Develop instructional materials and evaluate commercially
available material for treatment.
- Keep current on the latest development in the field of speech
therapy by attending professional seminars, reading current
literature and participating in professional organizations as
assigned.
- Provide professional development support to school staff and
families.
- Ongoing collaboration with key stakeholders for student
programming and support.Required Qualifications:
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- Valid Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential; Master's
Degree required.Preferred Qualifications:
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- Bilingual in English and Spanish or Vietnamese (strongly
preferred, but not required).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability
to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members
(educators, school administrators, senior management.)
- Commitment and passion for Rocketship's mission, vision, and
goals.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Ability to demonstrate the skills necessary for fulfilling the
job responsibilities of a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Supervision of a CF or SLPACOVID-19: Rocketship is committed to
the health and safety of our Rocketeers and complies with federal
and state vaccine guidelines. For this reason, Rocketship is
requiring employees in most regions, including National,
California, District of Columbia, and Wisconsin employees, to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Tennessee and Texas regions are
not included in this requirement. Under this requirement,
applicable employees are subject to vaccination as a condition of
employment or subject to religious or medical exemptions. Physical
Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
functions. While performing the duties of this position, the
employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with
both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to
use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach
with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific
vision abilities required by this position include close vision,
distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level
in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent
health and welfare benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible
spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship
Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age,
disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status
as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state
and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable
state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in
every location in which the company has facilities. This policy
applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but
not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,
recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful
employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability,
or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of
Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job
duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our and here for
our . For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact
Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Address: 350
Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone:
877-806-0920 ext. 115.
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