Virtual Speech Language Pathologist

• About the Team The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Georgia is a statewide tuition-free online program serving grades K-12.
• Our online program curriculum offers rich and engaging content carefully designed to meet the standards required by the state of Georgia.
• At Virtual Preparatory Academy of Georgia, students are engaged in academics, participating in various activities and assessments appropriate to the courses being studied, including labs, journals, written assignments, discussions, group and individual projects, formative assessments, objective tests, and written exams.
• Working in cooperation with appropriate district supervisors, teachers, parents and students, the Speech Language Pathologist shall be responsible for providing diagnostic and intervention services for students with speech, language and hearing disorders, helping students to adjust and access the general education curriculum.
• Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

Eligibility

• Open to residents of Georgia About the Opportunity Provide high quality virtual speech-language therapy services to a wide variety of students in grades K-12 in Georgia Conduct standard and non-standardized assessments, analyze results and write reports to determine strengths and concerns in the areas of motor speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, literacy, and dysphagia Develop treatment plans that are strengths-based as well as child and family-centered Ensure that IEP, Evaluation and progress monitoring procedures adhere to the district, state and federal guidelines Comply with the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) that impact speech-language pathologists Initiate, participate in and follow through on MET/IEP procedures as appropriate Ensure that all speech-language evaluations for initial referrals and re-evaluations are conducted within the required timelines Develop goals and objectives for each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) with teachers, staff, and parents that are aligned with core standards Provide speech-language services as indicated on each student’s IEP Maintain accurate, timely records of progress and service Report progress to parents as scheduled in students’ IEPs Collaborate in the development of the Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) and Evaluation Plan for three (3) year re-evaluations Initiates and maintains on-going communication with parents and staff to assist with the understanding of speech-language development, evaluation results, and student performance and concerns Collect on-going data and adapt treatment accordingly based on trends in student performance Attend IEP and Evaluation meetings and provide necessary documentation for team to review in a timely manner Collaborate with classroom teachers and all other members of a student’s educational team Demonstrate knowledge of academic standards; aligning them with treatment objectives Develop, follow, and communicate a daily schedule to building leaders and department supervisors Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and pursue professional development in maintenance of state board licensure and for addressing student and caseload needs Facilitate effective student communication abilities across all modes and levels of language Participate in building-based intervention processes to support students and teachers Develop functional use of district software for purposes of special education compliance and accountability reporting Additional duties as assigned About You A master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution Must hold an active Speech Language Pathologist license in the state of Georgia Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office Suite, Google applications, e-mail, and internet applications; excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong content knowledge in one or more content areas Exhibit genuine care for children and a passion for teaching Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions Exhibit flexibility regarding decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties Have a strong sense of integrity Have a “team player” attitude Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting Understanding of the community and student demographics Understand state proficiency testing as well as state teaching standards Satisfactory completion of federal and state required background check Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds About Us “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.