School Speech Language Pathologist
Company: The Point Quest Therapeutic Services, A Member of
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: October 21, 2024
Job Description:
***SIGN ON BONUS OF $2500!!***
SCHOOL-BASED SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDES
Therapeutic Services, a Member of the Point Quest Group, is looking
for Speech Language Pathologists for schools in Las Vegas/Clark
County, Nevada and surrounding areas.
JOB DETAILS: We are partnering with a network of well-respected
school districts in the Las Vegas and surrounding areas that are
looking for highly motivated, passionate SLPs for full-time
positions for the 2024-25 school year.
WHO WE ARE: The Point Quest Therapeutic Services group is an
amazing village of educators, SLPs, OTs, PTs, and school
psychologists who work collaboratively with school districts on
site, and via tele-health, as needed. We integrate with educational
teams to provide the highest level of support for our students and
stakeholders.
As a member of the Point Quest Group, you will be provided with
exceptional support from day one. Our team of Therapeutic Talent
Specialists, with their own notable backgrounds as SPED providers,
provide support with professional needs including scheduling,
caseload management, capacity building, session planning, and
leadership training. Our goal is to encourage and equip you with
the skills and resources you need to make a maximum impact in our
helping community.
WHY POINT QUEST? Point Quest is a pioneering organization dedicated
to providing high-quality speech and language services. We believe
in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's unique
abilities are valued and respected. Our team is passionate about
empowering individuals to communicate effectively and reach their
full potential.
Job Group Classification: Point Quest Group Therapeutic
Services
Overtime Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Reno and surrounding areas, NV
Pay Range: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour depending on experience
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY
- Competitive pay (including bilingual stipend)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts with AT&T
- Sick Leave
- Team environment
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Potential for wage increase after the first evaluation
- Mentoring, Coaching, & Development
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
THERAPY
- Plan and provide appropriate individual, group, and
classroom-based therapeutic services to students consistent with
speech and language goals as written in the Individual Education
Plans (IEP).
- Evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of treatment/response to
therapy interventions (RTI) to identify student progress and/or
determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
ASSESSMENT
- Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech
or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for
services by making decisions based on what is best for the
student.
- Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and
diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.
CONSULTATION
- Coach and involve caregivers in the evaluation & therapeutic
process.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and other interdisciplinary
team members to plan and implement classroom activities to improve
communication skills of students across educational settings.
- Provide professional development in assigned schools to help
school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in
students.
- Participate in in-service education and team conferences.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents
about the student's therapy goals and educational needs.
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)
Committee process to assist in interpretation of assessment data,
appropriate placement, and goal setting for students with
communication disorders or conditions according to district
procedures.
STUDENT & CASE MANAGEMENT
- Create, maintain and support a learning environment that is
academically, emotionally, and physically safe.
- Prepare and submit, as directed, all case documentation,
including evaluation data, treatments, clinical and progress notes
and required billing information according to company policy.
- Write and maintain confidential client case notes and
reports.
- Maintain an attendance register in accordance with the Service
Page of the IEP and the Individual Service Agreement (ISA) for each
student.
- Adapt educational materials and equipment to provide
intervention and/or meet the individual students needs.
- Collect data on student achievements to document activities,
prepare reports and/or updating IEP logs.
- Maintain and prepare a variety of manual and electronic
materials (e.g., charts, logs, records and/or reports) to document
activities, provide written reference, convey information, and/or
comply with mandated requirements.
- Maintain high and low-tech augmentative communication devices
and equipment and have familiarity with symbol-based software such
as Boardmaker Online.
- Research resources and methods to address students' functional
goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise the work of speech-language pathology
assistant(s).
MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Current, active state license as a Speech Language Pathologist,
or be eligible for licensure.
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
- Computer-literate; knowledge of standard company software
applications, internet
- Effective interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving
skills
- Proficient language and communication skills, including
business writing and professional telephone manners.
- Reliability, dependability, and flexibility
*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential
job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may
be assigned
PQG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified
applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national
origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability,
veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
Keywords: The Point Quest Therapeutic Services, A Member of , Sunrise Manor , School Speech Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Las Vegas, Nevada
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