• Job Description

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  Speech Language Pathologist Intern

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  Special Programs

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  Please Note: This posting is for a general applicant pool . While there may or may not be an immediate vacancy, we are accepting applications to proactively identify strong candidates for future opportunities. If a position becomes available that aligns with your experience and qualifications, we may reach out to you for next steps.

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  Role Mission :

  The Speech Language Pathologist Intern ( SLP Intern ) u00A0 is a key member of the Special Programs team and partners with regional instructional leaders, campus leaders, and teachers to maximize student outcomes. As the u00A0 SLP Intern , you will be responsible for setting ambitious goals for IDEA student achievement and investing students and families in accomplishing them. You will create a powerful learning environment and plan and deliver purposeful therapy in order to close gaps in communication and academic skills. You will assess for the presence of communication disorders, track student progress towards team goals, and analyze data to intervene u00A0 and adjust therapy, seeking excellence as an educator u00A0 and IDEA team member.

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  The u00A0 SLP Intern u00A0 reports directly to the regional Lead u00A0 SLP along with an assigned SLP mentor . u00A0 This role involves some minor travel between u00A0 assigned u00A0 campuses.

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  Location:

  This is a full-time on-site position located in San Antonio. Preference will be given to candidates who live inu00A0 the region , or who are willing to relocate.

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  What Youu2019ll Do u2013 Accountabilities

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  Essential Duties:

  • Review IEPs and ensure 100% implementation of extensive knowledge and u00A0 provide u00A0 top quality speech therapy services.
  • Create IEPs aligned to instruction with the collaboration of parents, general educators, special educators, and interventionists.
  • Monitor studentsu2019 therapy and academic progress throughout the year in order to update goals and request additional testing when deemed necessary.
  • Ensure 100% compliance with ARDs by reviewing Special Education Student Rosters for Annual ARDs and Re-Evaluations due dates on a weekly basis.
  • Schedule Annual ARDs and Re-Evaluation ARDs prior to due date to ensure 100% compliance.
  • Facilitate ARDs and prepare ARD documents u00A0 in accordance with u00A0 studentsu2019 progress, archive ARD documents, and u00A0 submit u00A0 signature pages within specified u00A0 timely u00A0 to Manager.
  • For dual ARDs, schedule Annual ARDs and Re-Evaluation ARDs prior to due date with Diagnostician, Licensed Specialist School Psychology, and/or Occupational Therapist to ensure 100% compliance.
  • For dual ARDs, u00A0 participate u00A0 in ARDs and update IEPs, Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, and schedule of service u00A0 in accordance with u00A0 studentsu2019 progress.
  • Ensure 100% compliance by completing Speech and Language Initials and Re-Evaluations prior to due date as per Texas Education Agency (TEA) u00A0 timeframe.
  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge in the u00A0 appropriate selection u00A0 of assessment tools, conducting assessments, interpreting, and u00A0 identifying u00A0 students with communication disorders and u00A0 determine u00A0 eligibility for services according to IDEA Public Schools Policies and Procedures, TEA Guidelines, and Licensing Boards.
  • For qualifying students, develop u00A0 appropriate speech u00A0 IEPs aligned to instruction and schedule of service in accordance u00A0 to u00A0 the studentsu2019 academic needs.
  • Maintain Therapy Notes, Tracking Logs, ARD Logs, and Evaluation Logs on a daily basis and review with the Manager on a weekly basis.
  • Submit Therapy Logs on a Quarterly Basis to their Manager.
  • Maintain SHARS (Medicaid) records and submit SHARS billing on a monthly basis .
  • Ensure and monitor studentsu2019 progress in order to complete progress reports on a quarterly basis.
  • Participate in Annual Performance with their Manager and u00A0 submit u00A0 required documentation.
  • Communicate a shared vision and shared responsibility to u00A0 establish u00A0 and promote efficient implementation of RTI at the school-level throughout the various TIERs.
  • Support the RTI Team in providing recommendations for the implementation of speech interventions with high levels of fidelity.
  • Conduct formal assessments, planning, and scheduling of ARDs alongside the Diagnostician, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, and/or Occupational Therapist in order to report evaluation results within TEA timeframe to the ARD Committee.

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  What You Bring u2013 Competencies

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  Knowledge and Skills:

  • Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders.
  • Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of communication disorders.
  • Ability to manage student behaviors and provide recommendations to general educators, special educators, interventionists, and parents.
  • Excellent presentation, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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  Required e xperience :

  • Masteru2019s degree in Communication Disorders from an accredited college or university u00A0 (obtained prior to first day of work)
  • Proof of eligibility as a SLP Intern provided by university program

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  Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area. u00A0
  • Must be able to climb ladders or scaffolding, or climb and work in overhead areas u00A0
  • Must be able to work in a confined space or to crawl or move about on hands and knees. u00A0
  • Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 20 pounds (regularly/occasionally) u00A0
  • Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs. u00A0
  • Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency. u00A0
  • Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including in times of excessive heat or cold u00A0

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  What We Offer:

  
  Compensation & Benefits :

  Salary for this position is u00A0$ 71,000 . This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment .

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  Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans , disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan . You can find more information about our benefits at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/ .

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  * IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

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  Application process:

  Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

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  At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core u00A0 Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. u00A0 Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values

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• About the company

  IDEA Public Schools, Inc is a not‐for‐profit charter school operator based in Texas.

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