Speech and Language Pathologist (Early Intervention)

Westmoreland Intermediate Unit; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland Intermediate Unit seeks a Speech and Language Pathologist for Early Intervention across Westmoreland County. The role includes assessing students, planning IEP goals, and delivering therapy within schools and families. Responsibilities cover AAC, collaboration with staff, and progress reporting.

The position requires MA/MS in Speech Language Pathology, PA certification or CCC-SLP, and 0–3 years related experience. 187-day calendar and duties align with district expectations.

Qualifications

• MA/MS in Speech Language Pathology is required or equivalent.
• PA Certificate or CCC-SLP or PA License preferred
• 0–3 years directly-related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide speech and language services to students in Early Intervention.
• Develop IEP goals and treatment plans with the team.
• Provide group or individual therapy and consult with families.
• Maintain treatment roster and document progress.

Skills

AAC knowledge

Documentation skills

IEP development

Team collaboration

Speech-language pathology

Education

MA/MS in Speech Language Pathology

PA Certificate in Speech Language Pathology

CCC-SLP or PA License

Job description

Speech and Language Pathologist (Early Intervention) JobID: 1328

• Position Type: Certificated Professional/ Speech and Language Pathologist
• Date Posted: 9/30/2026
• Location: Westmoreland County (Various Sites)

POSITION Speech & Language Pathologist (SS-EACBA-SLP)

DIVISION Early Childhood Services

SUPERVISOR Early Childhood Services Director

SUPERVISES No Supervisory Responsibility

CLASSIFICATION Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS (187 Days)

COMPENSATION PLAN Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement

Education and Experience

Minimum Education: MA/MS in Speech Language Pathology, PA Certificate in Speech and Language Impaired or Educational Specialist Certification Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology and/or PA State License in Speech Language Pathology Preferred

Minimum Experience: 0 to 3 Years directly-related experience

General Definition

The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit is seeking qualified applicants for Full-Time Speech and Language Pathologists within our Early Intervention Program at various sites across Westmoreland County. The Speech and Language Pathologist provides speech and language services to school students. The therapist may plan, implement, consult and advise the schools and families regarding impaired students. Specific duties may vary between employers and districts.

Description of Duties

• Assesses and evaluates student abilities and needs including AAC needs:
  • Provide all necessary and pertinent resources for conducting ACC trials (no-tech, mid-tech, high-tech)
  • Help facilitate AAC information sessions for families and external stakeholders when requested
  • Coordinate the AAC lending library and collaborate with IT regarding hardware and apps as needed
• Maintain treatment roster of up to 20 students
• Assesses and evaluates student abilities and needs
• Assists in determining the development of IEP goals and objectives
• Attempts to determine cause of the individual student deficiencies
• Consults with staff and parents
• Develops and implements behavior modification programs in conjunction with IEP team
• Develops intervention strategies and necessary treatment plans
• Develops screening programs
• Develops activities to meet specific student goals
• IEP goals may be set for the classroom, home or within the community
• Implements IEP (Individualized Education Program) process
• Provides all necessary and pertinent information to IEP team as a member
• Processes teacher referrals
• Provides appropriate learning environment for student
• Provides group or individual therapy
• Provides in-services, training and consultation to staff, school personnel and parents
• Reevaluates student overall progress and provides timely reports to meetings.
• Therapy records and documentation maintained
• Writes progress, prognosis and recommendation reports
• Complies with administrative and regulatory policies
• Provides referrals for related servicesMeets with staff, parents and other involved personnel
• Provides consistent communication via written and oral
• Works with community agencies and services
• Attends and speaks at school related meetings
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Executive Director or designee

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of documentation standards and demonstrate skill to meet documentation expectations
• Knowledge of speech and language development and disorder as well as the responsibilities of an SLP in the field of special education
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
• Knowledge of pertinent law and regulations regarding speech and language service delivery and Pennsylvania Special Education
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students in various socioeconomic and multicultural areas.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment

Physical/Environment Requirements

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(O) Occasionally - (OE) Occasionally Essential - (F) Frequently - (C) Continually

While performing the duties of the job, the employee must (F) Sit, (O) Walk, (O) Stand, (O) Sprint/Running, (O) Bend/twist at the neck more than the average person, (O) Bend/twist at the trunk more than the average person, (O) Squat/stoop/kneel, (O) Reach forward, (F) Repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times (e.g. data entry), (F) Hand/grip strength, (F) Drive on the job, (F) Type non-stop, (O) Manual dexterity (e.g. opening items), (F) Use finger dexterity (e.g. typing, manipulative), Lift up to 10 pounds from, (F) Floor to waist, Lift up to 10 pounds from, (F) Waist to shoulder, Lift up to 10 pounds from, (O) Shoulder to overhead, Lift up to 11 to 15 pounds from, (O) Floor to waist, (O) Push/pull 25 to 50 pounds, Examples of items that are pushed or pulled, (O) boxes, tables, wheelchairs Terrain items pushed or pulled on is, (O) Carpeted floor, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is, (O) Tiled floor, (F) Carry 10 to 25 pounds, Example of and distance that items are carried, (F)Computer, briefcase, printer at least 25 yards.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Other

• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Background Check)
• Act 34 (PA State Criminal History Clearance)
• Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)
• Act 126 (Mandated Reporter Training)
• Act 168 (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure)
• Act 24 (Arrest & Conviction Statement)
• Tuberculosis Test Result

Clearances must be current within 5 years from date of hire and a School Personnel Health Record current within 1 year from date of hire accompanied by Tuberculosis Test Result within 3 months of date of hire.

Travel Requirements

• A moderate amount of travel is required for this position within Westmoreland County and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania