School-Based SLP: IEPs, Assessments & Collaboration

Octorara Area School District; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Octorara Area School District in Pennsylvania seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for an on-site, contract role in Chester County. The clinician will assess students’ speech, language, and communication needs, conduct screenings and evaluations, and develop individualized IEP goals.

You will provide direct and consultative therapy, collaborate with teachers and families, document progress, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in school-based or pediatric settings.
• Ability to design and implement individualized therapy plans, including IEP development and progress monitoring.
• Strong collaboration skills for working with educators, administrators, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective communication skills, including clear documentation and the ability to explain clinical information in accessible terms.
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited institution.
• Current state licensure or certification as a Speech Language Pathologist in Pennsylvania, and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• Experience in school-based or pediatric settings and familiarity with special education regulations and best practices.
• Commitment to equitable, inclusive practices and supporting students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ speech, language, and communication needs.
• Conduct screenings and evaluations and develop individualized IEP goals.
• Provide direct and consultative therapy services.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and families; document progress.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and educational planning.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

IEP development

Collaboration

Documentation

Assessment & diagnosis

School-aged learners

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders

State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Pennsylvania

ASHA CCC-SLP (preferred)

Job description

The Octorara Area School District in Pennsylvania seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for an on-site, contract role in Chester County. The clinician will assess students’ speech, language, and communication needs, conduct screenings and evaluations, and develop individualized IEP goals.

You will provide direct and consultative therapy, collaborate with teachers and families, document progress, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support an inclusive learning environment.