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Remote School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist - Alabama
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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.
$80,886 / year median in the U.S.
-1% projected decline
Job Description
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program
- Active Alabama SLP license issued by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA)
- Active Alabama Class A Professional Educator Certificate with a Speech-Language Pathology endorsement issued by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) (or eligibility)
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience (school-based and/or teletherapy preferred)
- Experience with Alabama IEP processes, evaluations, and virtual service delivery is a plus
- Strong communication, clinical, and organizational skills
- Comfortable using teletherapy platforms, digital assessments, and therapy tools Key Responsibilities Assessment & Intervention
- Conduct comprehensive virtual speech and language evaluations to assess articulation, language, fluency, voice, and pragmatic disorders
- Design and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Deliver direct telepractice services focused on educational, functional communication goals and monitor student progress
- Use objective clinical data to adjust intervention strategies and optimize therapy outcomes Collaboration & Support
- Collaborate closely with general and special education teachers, related service providers, parents, and administrators
- Provide classroom accommodation strategies, carryover activities, and consultation to support communication across academic settings
- Participate actively in virtual IEP team meetings, eligibility determinations, and 504 plan reviews Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain thorough, compliant, and timely documentation of direct service logs, progress notes, and IEP goal updates
- Ensure all evaluations and therapeutic services strictly comply with ALSDE standards, district policies, and IDEA guidelines
- Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports, eligibility forms, and state-mandated compliance documentation Technology & Teletherapy Tools
- Utilize interactive digital platforms, virtual assessment tools, and engaging online stimuli to deliver dynamic sessions
- Adapt speech materials and visual resources for an effective remote learning environment
- Guide onsite facilitators and families with platform setup and basic tech troubleshooting Advocacy & Education
- Guide students in developing self-advocacy skills, functional communication, and AAC device integration where applicable
- Provide educational resources and consultation to school teams and families regarding pediatric speech and language development Benefits & Compensation
- 1099 Independent Contractor Status
- Compensation for both Direct & Indirect Service Hours
Estimated Pay Range:
$40+ / hr (commensurate with experience, district budget, and candidate fit)- Flexibility with schedule and working 100% from home For additional information, please contact Charlie Harper, Account Executive @ Procare Therapy and VocoVision!