School Speech Language Pathologist

About the position

Therapeutic Services, a Member of the Point Quest Group, is looking for Speech Language Pathologists for schools in Reno/Washoe County, Nevada and surrounding areas. We are partnering with a network of well-respected school districts in the Reno and surrounding areas that are looking for highly motivated, passionate SLPs for full-time positions for the 2024-25 school year. The Point Quest Therapeutic Services group is an amazing village of educators, SLPs, OTs, PTs, and school psychologists 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 students 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.
• Supervise the work of speech-language pathology assistant(s).

Requirements

• Current, active 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Potential for wage increase after the first evaluation
• Mentoring, Coaching, & Development
• Sign on bonus of $2500