Speech Language Pathologist

Alright, let's talk about this Speech Language Pathologist opening. I've been recruiting for roles like this for over a decade, and what stands out here is the structure and the specific population they serve. It's in a special education program at an elementary school in Atlanta, GA. The pay range is clear: $90,000 to $110,000 a year, depending on your experience. They're also offering a $10,000 relocation bonus.

What You'd Be Doing

The core of the job is providing speech therapy services to students with specific diagnoses. You're not just running sessions; you're integrated into their educational world.

• Start with evaluating students' communication abilities and crafting individualized therapy programs.
• Your work involves constant monitoring. You'll track progress through data and adjust your approach to make sure goals are being met.
• A big part of the day to day is employing age appropriate techniques to build speech, language, cognitive, and memory skills in settings that feel natural for each child.
• You'll write IEP goals and interventions, attend those meetings, and collaborate with the whole educational team.
• Communication is key; you'll provide meaningful updates to parents or guardians and representatives from the student's home school district.
• The paperwork side is real. You'll manage case records for compliance, write comprehensive progress reports, and keep session notes detailed and timely.
• All billing documentation needs to be completed accurately within 24 hours of a client visit.
• You'll establish respectful communication with families to maintain schedules, including coordinating any make up sessions.
• The role includes conducting clinical assessments, recommending treatment plans, and ensuring those plans are followed correctly.
• You might travel to home or community based settings as needed to oversee how programs are being implemented.
• Collaboration is built in. You'll partner with other professionals like occupational therapists and psychologists in team meetings to support holistic care for each student.
• There's an opportunity here to improve service quality by leading staff trainings or mentoring team members based on your expertise.

The Essentials We Need From You

This isn't a "wish list"; these are the actual requirements to be considered. Let's be direct about it.

• A Master's degree or higher in speech pathology or a very closely related field is mandatory.
• You need to be licensed as an SLP already, or actively in the process of obtaining that credential right now.
• You have to be able to get certified in the company's approved crisis management training program once you start.

The Experience That Will Help You Thrive

If you have this background, you'll likely hit the ground running. It’s preferred but not always stated as an absolute must have on day one.

• Prior experience providing speech language therapy support is important. Experience in an alternative setting; like special education or behavioral health; is a huge plus.
• Knowledge of special education services and compliance matters here. We're talking about working with students who have learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or related disabilities.
• A track record of developing and implementing effective treatment plans for students with diverse needs will serve you well.
• The skill to have motivating yet critical conversations with students is crucial; it helps move them toward realistic goals they can actually achieve.

A Few More Things About The Role

The environment is a special education elementary program. Your success hinges on building strong relationships; not just with students but also with their parents, teachers, and district partners. Advanced oral communication skills are simply part of the fabric of doing this job well every day.

The Details & How To Apply

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