Special Education Speech and Language Therapist

Berks County Intermediate Unit; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 51,419 - 96,505; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Long term disability

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Berks County Intermediate Unit in Reading, United States is hiring a Speech and Language Therapist to provide comprehensive speech and language services, including evaluations and direct therapy. The role involves developing IEPs and consulting with educators and parents for children with communication disorders.

This full-time position offers competitive salaries based on education and experience, along with health, vision, and dental benefits, long-term disability, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Pennsylvania certification as required by the Department of Education.
• Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs/developmental delays.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language services including evaluations and therapy.
• Develop and revise Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Conduct screening evaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Consult with teachers and parents about communication disorders.

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Knowledge of deaf culture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Tools

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 as 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.

Schedule

Full‑time, 10 months/year

Salary

• Bachelor = $51,419 to $80,190
• Bach+15 credits = $52,136 to $80,915
• Bach+24 credits = $52,927 to $81,715
• Masters = $62,870 to $92,455
• Mast+15 credits = $63,563 to $93,155
• Mast+30 credits = $64,255 to $93,855
• Mast+45 credits = $65,641 to $95,255
• Mast+60 credits = $66,877 to $96,505

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