About the role
As a Speech-Language Pathologist with The Menta Education Group, you will work with students to provide speech-language assistance in accordance with the students’ IEP’s.
Fresh Start Academy-a Therapeutic Day School Setting
Staff Hours Between 7:30 a.m. -3 p.m. , Mon-Fri
Flexible on which hours/days are worked, Mon-Fri, so long as hours are between staff hours.
Responsibilities
- Supervise students, in groups and individually, monitoring behavior to ensure that it aligns with programmatic expectations.
- Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
- Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
- Provide Speech-Language related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
- Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
- Compensated Intrastate Travel Required
Qualifications
- We can offer Supervisory Minutes for the right SLP candidate
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited university program.
- Current Speech-Language Pathology license from IDFPR
- Clinical Competency Certification (CCC) preferred, but Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) welcomed.
Compensation & Benefits
- In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
- Part-Time Employee Benefits Overview: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-part-time/
- Compensation Information : https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
- Please refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's category.
About Fresh Start Academy in Havana
Fresh Start Academy embodies the principles of the Expanded Menta Method and Trauma-Informed Practices. We commit our curriculum and teaching styles to personalized learning and facilitate current technologies with dedicated educators. These actions create a warm and understanding environment where our students thrive. Our flexible learning spaces are carefully designed and curated to inspire an adult learning mindset.
Our core values drive our commitment to each student's success. We believe in fostering a culture of respect, understanding, and acceptance, where every student is valued for their unique strengths and potential. Through personalized educational plans, we strive to meet the individual needs of each student, recognizing that no two learners are alike. At Fresh Start Academy, we harbor, help, and guide each student's unique journey with compassion and dedication.
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.