We Are Hiring A Speech-Language Pathologist in Central Iowa!

Are you a professional seeking family-friendly hours or a reduced workload? Do you have the ability to diagnose learning disorders in children? Aspire Academy is seeking a part-time professional who can diagnose dyslexia and oversee report writing. The desired candidate will be licensed in Iowa to diagnose learning issues in children, and have past experience diagnosing dyslexia. We anticipate two to four clients per month. The position is a contract position, with the ability to work from home when not testing children.

Who is Aspire Academy?

Aspire Academy is a learning center in Northeast and Central Iowa that addresses dyslexia with the Wilson Reading System. We are a small business, not a chain, and we focus on individual tutoring and providing a superior learning experience. All of our dyslexia tutors receive training directly from Wilson personnel. We screen for dyslexia, but we are seeking a professional who can diagnose and evaluate learning issues in children.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Test and evaluate children and adults using The Test of Dyslexia & the CTOPP-2 to diagnose dyslexia. Be licensed to use a battery of tests including the WJ-IV and similar tests.
2. Experience and ability to document test results in a professional report that includes test, test description, results, meaning of the results, educational recommendations, 504 accommodations and IEP suggestions as needed. Aspire Academy has personnel who can assist with report writing.
3. Experience and ability to meet and consult with parents to discuss testing needs, testing results, and report delivery. Ability to take phone calls from clients as needed.
4. Oversee recent Speech-Language Pathology graduates in their first year of practice at Aspire Academy.
5. Dress professionally, be punctual and attend the job during agreed upon hours.
6. Adhere to professional ethics, background checks and drug screens if requested.

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Will negotiate contract pay based upon case-load

Schedule and Location:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday through Friday
• Des Moines Metro Area

Contact Heidi Stoffel, Executive Director, Aspire Academy, 515-978-4312, email: [email protected]