Early Intervention Speech and Language Therapist

Berks County Intermediate Unit; Pine Forge (PA); On-site; USD 64,370 - 98,005; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Long term disability

Life insurance

PSERS retirement system participation

Employee Assistance Program with three

Job summary

Berks County Intermediate Unit in Pine Forge, PA seeks an Early Intervention Speech and Language Therapist to provide evaluations, direct therapy, and consult with staff and families under IDEA and PA Chapter 14. CFY mentorship is available.

Responsibilities include referrals, screenings, and developing IEPs; collaboration with teachers and parents; and participation in literacy-related training and grants. Master-level credentials with PA licensure are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• PA certification required by the Department of Education.
• ASHA CCC preferred.
• Post-graduate coursework focused on communication and reading/literacy.
• Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs and developing educational programs.
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing program experience preferred.
• Driver's license valid in PA.
• Clearance as a provider for MA or state/federal healthcare programs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accept referrals for children with suspected communication disorders.
• Conduct screenings/evaluations individually or as part of a team.
• Generate evaluation reports (ER) for students.
• Develop, review, and revise the IEP with parents and educators.
• Provide targeted intervention (individual/group/classroom) as needed.
• Consult with parents and teachers on communication and literacy strategies.
• Assist in training related to communication and literacy.
• Participate in grant projects related to communication and literacy.

Skills

Assessment & evaluation

IEP development

Family consultation

Education

Bachelor's in Speech-Language Pathology

PA certification

ASHA CCC preferred

Post-graduate coursework in communication/reading

Experience with special needs/IEPs

Job description

Early Intervention Speech and Language Therapist JobID: 2435

• Position Type: Certified Early Intervention/ Speech Therapist
• Date Posted: 7/22/2026
• Location: Pine Forge

Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position: Provide speech and language services including evaluations, development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), direct therapy, and consultation to teachers, parents, or appropriate staff under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), PA Chapter 14, and Act 212. Clinical fellowship year (CFY) mentorship available.

Job Responsibilities (see attached description for additional details):

• Accept referrals for children suspected of, or exhibiting communication disorders.
• Ensure referrals are entered into the screening/evaluation process as per program procedures.
• Conduct screening/evaluations individually, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and/or a part of a trans-disciplinary team.
• Identify through screening/evaluation children with communication disorders.
• Generate evaluation reports (ER) individually or as part of a team.
• Develop, review, and/or revise the Individual Education Program (IEP) of eligible children in coordination with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel.
• Provide an appropriate level of intervention (individual, group, classroom-based, community-based, etc.) for those children identified as eligible for services.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel regarding the management of communication disorders and the connection between language development and literacy.
• Assist in developing, organizing, and conducting training related to communication and literacy.
• Assist in developing, organizing, training, and implementing curriculum components related to communication and literacy.
• Participate in grant projects related to communication and literacy for children.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Pennsylvania certification as required by the Department of Education.
• Credentials necessary for participation in the School-Based ACCESS Program preferred.
• ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred.
• Post-graduate coursework with a focus on communication and reading/literacy desired.
• Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs/developmental delays and with developing and implementing educational programs is required.
• For Speech and Language Therapist assigned to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, experience with deaf culture and students who are profoundly hearing impaired preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license necessary.
• The holder of this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance (MA) or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as a provider by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position.
• Masters = $64,370 to $93,955
• Mast+15 credits = $65,063 to $94,655
• Mast+30 credits = $65,755 to $95,355
• Mast+45 credits = $67,141 to $96,755
• Mast+60 credits = $68,377 to $98,005

Benefits Included:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions