Rocketship Public Schools

Rocketship Public Schools

Speech Language Pathologist

Milwaukee, WI

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$88kDetected 79 days ago
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About the role

  • The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide high-quality, school-based speech and language services to elementary students across Rocketship Public Schools.
  • This role is responsible for screening, evaluating, diagnosing, and supporting students with speech, language, communication, fluency, voice, articulation, auditory comprehension, cognitive-communication, and augmentative and alternative communication needs.
  • Provide high-quality, evidence-based speech and language therapy services to students.

Responsibilities

  • Student Services and Support
  • Develop instructional and therapeutic materials to support student growth and evaluate commercially available materials when appropriate.
  • Develop high-quality, legally compliant IEP goals, service recommendations, and intervention plans.
  • Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, families, related service providers, and other members of the student support team.
  • Provide consultation and support to school staff regarding speech and language needs, classroom strategies, accommodations, and interventions.
  • Support pre-referral interventions and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports, as appropriate.
  • Partner with families to support understanding of student needs and strategies that promote communication development and student success.
  • Manage time effectively, follow assigned schedules, and communicate any needed schedule changes to appropriate personnel.
  • Support students' communication skills so they can access instruction, participate in classroom activities, and engage meaningfully in the school environment.
  • Monitor student progress and adjust services, supports, and recommendations based on data, student needs, and team input.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a closely related field.
  • Valid license, certification, or credential required to provide speech-language pathology services in Wisconsin, or ability to obtain required authorization prior to the start of employment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with students, families, educators, school administrators, related service providers, and network staff.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving school environment.
  • Ability to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist.
  • Attend and actively participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, and other required meetings.
  • Maintain organized and accurate student files, service logs, treatment records, progress data, and required documentation.
  • Meet required timelines related to evaluations, IEP development, service delivery, progress reporting, and compliance requirements.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Strong understanding of speech and language development, assessment, intervention, and service delivery in an educational setting.
  • Ability to develop and implement legally compliant IEPs.
  • Ability to collect, analyze, and use student data to inform services and supports.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organization skills and ability to maintain records, meet deadlines, and manage compliance-related responsibilities.
  • Commitment to Rocketship Public Schools' mission, vision, and goals.

Nice to have

  • Experience working with elementary-age students.
  • Experience providing speech-language services in a school-based setting.
  • Experience working with students with a range of disabilities and communication needs.
  • Experience participating in IEP meetings and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience supporting augmentative and alternative communication needs.
  • Experience providing consultation, coaching, or professional development to school staff and families.
  • Physical Demands
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Compensation

  • Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
  • This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
  • Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
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  • For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
  • Salary band for this role ranges from $80,000 to $87,500 annually.

Benefits

  • Deliver direct and indirect services aligned to students' Individualized Education Programs and identified educational needs.

Company info

  • Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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