Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary:Victory Autism Academy is seeking a dedicated and skilled Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to help reduce or eliminate speech and hearing impairments that impact students’ ability to succeed academically. The SLP will work with students from Kindergarten through High School, developing tailored strategies to enhance communication skills and ensure students can fully benefit from the Academy's educational program.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by the Principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities generally include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Work directly with students from Kindergarten through High School to assess and address speech and language disorders.
• Supervise Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs).
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to schedule interventions using various service delivery models (classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration, and pull-out) to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment.
• Develop and implement activities that align with students' interests, ensuring engagement in therapy.
• Utilize a variety of materials, devices, and aids to support students' communication development.
• Apply systematic, evidence-based strategies to enhance communication competence and language development.
• Adapt therapy services according to students' severity of speech-language impairments.
• Write and maintain Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) with measurable goals, including social and behavioral language objectives.
• Actively participate as a member of the IEP team, conducting meetings such as team, faculty, special education, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain detailed records of speech-language programs, including therapy data, IEP updates, and periodic reports.
• Provide feedback and reinforcement to students to encourage progress.
• Coach classroom staff on implementing speech-language therapy goals and strategies.
• Communicate regularly with teachers and parents about student progress, development, and strategies to foster speech-language growth.
• Present information to staff on language disorders and their relation to literacy and interactive communication.
• Stay informed about new methods and strategies for serving students and continue professional development through ongoing education.