Description
The Wake County Public School System is seeking to establish one or more contracts for Speech Language Services for privately placed students and Compensatory Education Services. The contractor will provide speech language therapy services to students who attend private schools or are homeschooled and are eligible for special education services. The services will be provided at the home, community site, or private school. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining records of services provided, attending orientation and training, and reporting therapist absences. The contract will be for a one-year term with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms.
• The contractor must hold current credentials and be in good standing with ASHA and NC Board of Examiners for SLP & Audiology.
• The contractor must provide therapy services in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by others practicing under similar conditions.
• The contractor must perform therapy services in compliance with applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, orders, and regulations.
• The contractor must provide direct services, indirect support, accommodations, and resources to teaching staff as indicated on the PSSP.
• The contractor must provide teletherapy sessions as approved by the Director of Related Services, the Lead SLP, or his/her designee.