Speech Therapist

Tree of Knowledge -

Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy, a fast-growing, client and therapist-focused company is seeking a strong  Speech Therapist to join our team!

Key responsibilities of a school speech pathologist include :

Screening and Assessment :

Conducting standardized tests and observations to identify students with potential speech and language disorders, such as articulation difficulties, fluency issues, language comprehension problems, or voice disorders

Diagnostic Evaluation :

Administering comprehensive assessments to determine the specific nature and severity of a student's communication challenges.

Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Development :

Collaborating with teachers, parents, and other specialists to develop personalized goals and interventions based on the student's needs within their IEP.

Direct Therapy Provision :

Providing individual or small group therapy sessions to address identified speech and language goals using appropriate therapeutic techniques and materials.

Classroom Consultation :

Consulting with teachers to provide strategies and support for incorporating communication skills into the classroom curriculum and addressing student needs within the learning environment.

Progress Monitoring and Evaluation :

Regularly assessing student progress toward their IEP goals and making adjustments as needed.

Parent Communication :

Communicating with parents about their child's speech and language development, providing information on therapy strategies, and involving them in the treatment process.

Required skills and qualifications :

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• A current state license to practice speech pathology
• Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

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