Speech Language Pathologist

ABOUT US:

Hope Leadership Academy is a public charter school that serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade who live within the boundaries of the Kansas City Public School district. We are committed to small class sizes in order to maximize educational opportunities and build strong relationships among students and teachers. In our educator community, we are committed to living out these core values:

• We are trauma responsive. We willingly, widely, and with passion educate children who have high incidences of trauma - we are open arms to students who need us most.

• We are a close-knit, neighborhood school. We build relationships with all staff, with our students’ families and guardians, and within our community because this work takes trust and connection. 

• We talk it out. Our team is too small for there to be drama or cliques. We work to have the healthy adult relationships our kids deserve to see.

• We provide stability by being on time, present, committed to the role. We uphold professional standards as teachers so that we can reduce overall stress on others - we work to meet deadlines, have consistent attendance, be on time to meetings/work/assigned duties so that our whole community feels stability on the day-to-day. 

THE ROLE:

Hope Leadership Academy is seeking a Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who would evaluate and diagnose speech, language, and communication disorders. They will also develop an appropriate treatment plan to train, communicate and educate family and caregivers of those with communication disorders. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnoses and treats communication disorders
• Creates treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients
• Performs screenings to detect speech/articulation disorders
• Educates patients and family members about speech and language disorders
• Maintains detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress
• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner
• Upholds a professional appearance, and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible

EXPERIENCE: 

• Previous experience in the SLP setting
• Previous experience in School setting preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Fully accredited (CCC) preferred

Pay Rate: $40 - $55 / hour 

Estimated Needs: 10-12 hours a week on-site