Independent Contractor Slp Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

This is a 1099 Contractor role

Compensation is $55/hr

Must have state SLP certification and ASHA license.

The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor is a state certified therapist responsible for screening, assessing, and treating students experiencing communication problems that affect classroom activities, social interaction, literacy and learning. The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor will focus on students' individual needs as defined by each student's Individualized Education Program. The Speech-Language Pathologist Contractor may be asked to obtain licensure in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools as well as supervise Speech-Language Assistants as they provide services to students.

This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Screen and/or evaluate students with suspected speech-language impairments

Provide case management of speech-only caseload

Ensure all speech and language services are provided as determined by the IEP team by:

Communicating with parents and teachers to develop a schedule that encourages regular attendance and participation by the student

Developing progress reports and other state-specific required special education documentation

Using provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text are made available

Monitoring assigned speech-language pathology assistant caseload, schedule and services

Maintain compliance with state, school, and company regulations

Instruct students/families/teachers in the use of appropriate communication strategies and technologies for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders and improving student success in the classroom

Maintain files and/or records using specified systems, e.g., progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, reports, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance

Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress toward Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives

Document all contact with parents and interventions with students

Provide rich and engaging therapy experiences for students

Commitment to personalizing learning for all students

Demonstrate a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations

Understand that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain a positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner

Provide support to student support team (SST)/response to intervention (RTI) processes;

Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise up to 4 Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) or Speech Language Pathologists in their Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

:

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology or related field

Three (3) years of speech/language work experience within a public-school setting or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to work independently, with availability during typical school hours of at least 20 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9 - 5 as defined by the school and time zone

Knowledge regarding Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) due process requirements

Ability to conduct and interpret comprehensive speech-language evaluations

Ability to provide speech-language therapy services

Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to plan and deliver speech-language services to children

Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators

Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes

Ability to create and deliver staff development

Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms

MS365 Proficient

Ability to clear required background check

Certificates and Licenses: Speech-language pathology license issued by the state department of education or state board and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA SLP CCC).

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

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Management experience

Online therapy experience

Experience with documentation for purposes of Medicaid claiming

Experience evaluating and working with students who require alternative and augmentative communication

WORK ENVIRONMENT

: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is remote and open to residents of the 50 states and D.C. This is an Independent Consultant position (1099).

Job Type

1099 Contractor_CW (Fixed Term)

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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