Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

In accordance with the Explore! Community School mission and values, the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing direct services to students identified with a speech or language impairment.

The Speech Language Pathologist supports students in grades K-8 by screening, evaluating, diagnosing and treating disorders of speech and language communication.

These disorders of speech and language communication may include difficulties with articulation, fluency, voice, verbal and written language, auditory comprehension, and cognitive communication.

He / she will develop and execute specific components of a speech and language program as specified in an individualized educational plan (IEP) as well as interact and collaborate with outsourced clinical providers who provide additional services to our students.

About Explore! Community School

At Explore!, we always begin with our mission : to foster the independence, critical thinking, and creativity of a diverse community of learners so they are fully prepared to become confident, conscientious leaders who change the world.

To achieve our mission we emphasize interactive, hands-on, project-based learning to build upon our rigorous, standards-based curriculum and ensure learning is authentic, meaningful, and fun.

We focus on the whole child, nurturing the social and emotional development of Explorers while fostering their academic excellence.

Currently serving 550+ students in K-8, we anticipate growing to 700 students over the next several years. Explore! occupies a beautiful new facility in Nashville;

a 90,000 square foot building constructed in 2019 in partnership with the city of Nashville as a key component in the new Envision Cayce development.

Explore! Community School is an educational outreach of the Martha O’Bryan Center, Nashville’s oldest anti-poverty nonprofit that has been serving the city and Davidson County for over 100 years.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Provide direct treatment to target goals in student’s speech production, vocal production, and language deficits

Deliver pre-referral speech / language interventions in Tier 1 and Tier 2

Document and collect data on all consultation sessions and provide regular assessments to monitor student progress

Conduct student screenings and / or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation or hearing

Develop and implement high quality, legally compliant individualized education plans (IEPs)

Write high quality evaluation and reevaluation reports

Maintain student files and treatment logs in an organized manner to include as well as provide appropriate documentation to the interdisciplinary team

Attend and participate in meetings as required (IEP, Exceptional Education, Professional Development, etc.)

Provide a loving, exciting, joyful learning environment for speech and language services

Complete other school related duties as assigned (i.e. supporting arrival, dismissal, lunch or recess, etc.)

Develop instructional materials and evaluate commercially available material for treatment

Keep current on the latest development in the field of speech therapy by attending professional seminars, reading current literature and participating in professional organization as assigned.

Provide support and training to school staff and families regarding the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices

Manage time efficiently, follow schedule and inform appropriate personnel of departures from schedule.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Characteristics

Evident passion for Explore’s mission, matched with a strong work ethic, and a belief that all students, including those with special needs, can achieve academic success

Valid Speech / Language endorsement in Tennessee (498)

Bachelors Degree in related field, Masters Degree preferred

Prior school experience preferred, including development of IEPs

Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues

Strong organizational skills with unrelenting attention to detail and follow-through

Possess the energy and willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure success

Maturity, humility, sense of humor, and love for students, staff, and families

Commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community

Track record of managing teams of adults, building relationships and trust with colleagues and other stakeholders

Compensation

This position offers a competitive salary range commensurate with experience, paid leave, and robust benefits including medical, dental and retirement through Metro Nashville Public Schools.

More details can be provided upon request.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.