NHS Human Services, Inc.

Job DescriptionnThis is an Independent Contractor position (1099). nThis is a Part-Time Role.nnYou must upload the following to your application:nASHA certification and state licensurenRequired Certificates and Licenses: Speech-language pathology license issued by the state department of education or state board and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA SLP CCC)nnResidency Requirements: This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.nnThe Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor is a state certified therapist responsible for screening, assessing, and treating students experiencing communication problems that affect classroom activities, social interaction, literacy and learning. The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor will focus on students' individual needs as defined by each student's Individualized Education Program. The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor may be asked to obtain licensure in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools and supervise Speech- Language Assistants as they provide services to students.nnK12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.nnStride is a community of passionate leaders. Whether teachers, engineers, curriculum writers, or financial managers - whatever your expertise or role, we all work to empower futures through learning. And changing the trajectory of learning itself is one of our greatest missions. Join us in developing more effective ways to learn and helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to make their way forward in life.nnThis is an Independent Contractor position (1099). nnThis is a Part-Time role.nnESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.nn * Screen and/or evaluate students with suspected speech-language impairments.n * Provide case management of speech-only caseloadn * Ensure all speech and language services are provided as determined by the IEP team by:nn * Communicating with parents and teachers to develop a schedule that encourages regular attendance and participation by the studentn * Developing progress reports and other state-specific required special education documentationn * Using provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text are made availablen * Monitoring assigned speech-language pathology assistant caseload, schedule and servicesnn * Maintain compliance with state, school, and company regulationsn * Instruct students/families/teachers in the use of appropriate communication strategies and technologies for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders and improving student success in the classroomn * Maintain files and/or records using specified systems, e.g., progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, reports, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliancen * Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress toward Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectivesn * Document all contact with parents and interventions with studentsn * Provide rich and engaging therapy experiences for studentsn * Commitment to personalizing learning for all studentsn * Demonstrate a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectationsn * Understand that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain a positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timel