Impactful Early Intervention SLP - CFY Mentorship Available

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

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.