Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist - Contract Position Mountain Discovery Charter School is looking for a part time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) as an independent contractor. This is open untilled filled. General Description The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide services that meet the requisite standard established by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association AND the State of North Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (and any minimum standards set by the facility for such personnel); arrange convenient appointment times for intervention, communication with families, and follow-up services; initiate communication with other service providers and teachers to assure continuity of care; and provide all diagnostic screening, evaluations and treatments as set forth by the facility and utilizing approved forms of documentation. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology Current North Carolina SLP license Strong communication and interpersonal skills Duties and Responsibilities Works closely with teachers and staff to ensure that MDCS is in compliance with all Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and to work with students one-on-one or in small groups Responsible for creating a positive environment for their students, implementing curriculum, assessing students, building relationships with our families, collaborating with their team and other duties, as assigned Provide speech and language therapy special education services to students in groups and as individuals per their Individual Education Plans Provide intervention to students through response to intervention including individual, small groups and/or classroom intervention Attend IEP meetings, write progress summaries on present levels of performance, and proposed IEP goals Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments Provide appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students' needs and correct existing speech or language impairments Keep thorough records for each student receiving therapy or other school-provided speech-language services Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings Conduct speech/language evaluations if necessary Please reach out to layers@mountaindiscovery.org for questions