School Speech Therapist

Overview Join our dynamic educational team as a School Speech Therapist, where you will play a vital role in supporting students' communication development and overall well-being. This engaging position offers the opportunity to work closely with children in a school setting, providing essential speech and language therapy services that foster confidence, improve social interactions, and enhance academic success. You will be instrumental in assessing and treating speech, language, voice, and fluency challenges among diverse student populations, ensuring each child receives personalized care to reach their full potential.

About us:

GEO Academies is a national, non-profit network of open-enrollment, public charter schools committed to empowering students to accelerate their academic pathways, advance their social mobility, and achieve their career and lifelong goals. Our innovative and award-winning

K-16 GEO

Academies Model begins with personalized, competency-based learning and accelerates students into postsecondary immersion as early as 9th grade. GEO Academies students have the opportunity to earn a full college degree or career credential even before graduating from high school - at no cost to families.

REPORTS TO/TERM

Regional Director of Exceptional Student Services, GEO Academies Baton Rouge, LA This is a Full-Time 10-month position.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Demonstrated knowledge of Louisiana Speech, Language, Hearing Specialist Demonstrated ability to access resources needed to support students in a wide variety of areas of need. Proven leadership/ coordination skills Demonstrated ability to build and work with a team, harmoniously, toward common goals. Highly developed planning and organizational skills Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Belief that every student will learn Proven ability to use interventions and individualization strategies to increase student learning. Communicate and collaborate with other teachers and school administrators Motivate and support students in reaching high levels of personal and academic success; including proactively collaborating with the dean of student culture and social worker to address attendance concerns. Create a positive student culture around online and small group learning Maintain frequent communication with students and their support network regarding academic progress Dress professionally and uphold all school policies Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal

QUALIFICATIONS

Education License with Speech, Language, Hearing Specialist, with Louisiana eligibility Master's Degree Preferred Experience in the field of Speech Therapy Proven determination for student success At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Speech Therapist License (Required)

Work Location:

In person