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Homer A. Plessy Community School

Speech Therapist

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 days ago

Location: New Orleans, LA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/12/2026

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What they do

A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.

$78,995 / year median in Louisiana

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist As a successful Speech Language Pathologist you will work with the Student Support team to provide quality school-based speech language services, which includes: assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of speech-language, social-communication, and cognitive-communication disorders in children. The Speech Language Pathologist is a member of the IEP team and is responsible for developing appropriate IEP goals to meet student needs; communicating with teachers, parents, and related service providers; and ensuring that student goals are addressed in and/or outside of the classroom. Position Description and Expectations

Conducting assessments and evaluations in accordance with parent/guardian and student rights and Louisiana Bulletin 1508.
Using a variety of appropriate tools and techniques to evaluate and report student progress.
Utilizing purposeful speech activities that support goals and increase access in the general education setting.
Providing services to students in ways that build upon individual strengths and offering students opportunities to participate in their own learning experience.
Serving as the case manager and developing and implementing IEPs to meet the individual needs of the student.
Participating as an active IEP team member in IEP meetings.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records and progress notes.
Educating and demonstrating therapy techniques to parents that can be incorporated into the home.
Effectively communicating with school administrators, teachers, student service personnel, and parents regarding student performance and plans for improvement.
Participate in Professional Development Qualifications
Professional licensure and Louisiana certification in speech language pathology (CCC-SLP)
Bachelor's Degree
Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple caseloads of students
Successfully works collaboratively with a team of adults
Communicates regularly with parents, faculty and staff

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Continuing education credits Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plans
Professional Development
Health Insurance