Director, School Services in SLP

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in Rockville, MD is seeking a Senior Director, SLP in School Services to lead professional guidance and resources for members and staff. This role focuses on policy development, dissemination of practice information, and development of school-based speech-language pathology services.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology with 5+ years of relevant school-based clinical experience and CCC

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• 5+ years of practical experience in school-based SLP services requested.
• CCC in Speech-Language Pathology required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional consultation in state-of-the-art practice and policy to ASHA members, staff, government agencies, media and related organizations.
• Track national trends and critical issues to develop resources and inform policy and program priorities.
• Coordinate committees and working groups to influence education and practice resources for SLPs.
• Liaise with professional organizations and agencies to disseminate ASHA policy and practice information.
• Plan and evaluate ASHA-sponsored professional development content relevant to SLP services in schools.
• Assist in developing, directing and managing grants and contracts for funding.

Education

Master’s or doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology

5 or more years of practical experience in the profession with specific expertise in school-based speech-language pathology services

Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Making effective communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Making effective communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.

Coach: Senior Director, SLP in School Services

Salary Range (Non-Negotiable): $51,391– $57,101 (part time based on 18.75 hours per week)

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Description

The purpose of this position is to support ASHA’s strategic direction and provide expert speech-language pathology practice information and assistance to members, other National Office staff, and external organizations; assist in policy development and dissemination; track national trends; initiate, develop, and disseminate resources, books, and products; assist in professional development program content and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional consultation in state-of-the-art practice and policy to ASHA members, National Office staff, government agencies, media, related professional organizations, and consumers.
• Track national trends and critical issues in SLP professional practice and in schools to develop resources and make recommendations for developing Association policy, priorities, and actions to meet the professional practice needs of members.
• Recommend the formation of and serve as ex officio of board, council, ad hoc and joint committees and working groups, and coordinate task force activities that influence and shape the education and practice resources for speech-language pathologists.
• Serve as liaison with related professional organizations, state and federal agencies, and other national professional and advocacy organizations to ensure that they are aware of current ASHA policy and practice in speech-language pathology and to collaborate with such professional organizations on issues of mutual concern.
• Recommend, plan, develop, conduct, and evaluate the content of ASHA-sponsored professional development conferences, programs, and related products pertinent to providing speech-language pathology services.
• Assist in developing, preparing, directing, and managing of grants and contracts for federal/private funding.

Qualifications

Knowledge Typically Acquired Through

• Master’s or doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• 5 or more years of practical experience in the profession with specific expertise in school-based speech-language pathology services
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology

EOE/minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans with disabilities and Vietnam veterans are encouraged to apply.

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 247,000 members, certificate holders, and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology assistants; and students.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850
Members: 800-498-2071
Non-Member: 800-638-8255