Speech Language Pathologist - Part Time

Faison-Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Faison-Center is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver consultative and direct services to children and adolescents with autism in a school-based setting. The role includes evaluating, planning, implementing, and supervising therapy within IEP guidelines.

You will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families, while maintaining documentation and progress reporting to support individualized programs and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Specialized understanding of motor, cognitive, psychosocial and communicative aspects of autism spectrum disorders.
• Experience applying assessment, treatment planning, and consultation within a school-based treatment team.
• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis as demonstrated through experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language screenings, evaluations, and diagnostic assessments per guidelines.
• Develop, implement, and oversee individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals.
• Provide direct speech-language therapy services up to 20 hours per week using various service models.
• Monitor progress, adjust interventions, and determine ongoing therapy needs.
• Develop and document IEP goals, service recommendations, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and attend meetings as requested.
• Provide supervision to SLPA staff and ensure compliance with standards.
• Complete assessment reports, therapy notes, and progress documentation on schedule.

Skills

Autism understanding

Pediatric speech-language therapy

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Independent caseload management

Education

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology

Virginia licensure in speech-language pathology

ASHA certification

Job description

Description

To provide direct and consultative speech and language therapy services to children and adolescent with autism, including evaluation and treatment of linguistic and cognitive communication disorders and development processes. To work as part of a larger educational treatment team as defined by individualized program plans.

Essential Core Responsibilities

Clinical Service Delivery

• Conduct comprehensive speech-language screenings, evaluations, and diagnostic assessments in accordance with program, school, and regulatory guidelines
• Develop, implement, and oversee individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals and assessment findings
• Provide direct speech-language therapy services (up to 20 hours per week) using individual, group, and consultative service models
• Monitor student progress, adjust interventions, and determine ongoing therapy needs

IEP & Team Collaboration

• Develop, review, and document IEP goals, service recommendations, and progress reports
• Participate as an active member of multidisciplinary teams and attend meetings as requested
• Consult with teachers, administrators, and related service providers regarding student progress and scheduling
• Communicate effectively with families and share relevant updates with educational teams

Supervision & Leadership

• Provide clinical supervision to Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs), including required onsite observations and performance evaluations
• Maintain supervision documentation and ensure compliance with certification, licensure, and organizational standards

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all assessment reports, therapy notes, and progress documentation within established school, Department of Education, and agency timelines
• Maintain service delivery schedules, track make-up services, and ensure accurate record keeping
• Follow all organizational policies and professional standards for speech-language therapy services

Departmental & Administrative Duties

• Participate in departmental planning, projects, research, supervision, and staff meetings
• Assist with data collection and reporting as assigned
• Maintain therapy spaces and identify needed materials and supplies

Continuing Education

• Attends required in-service training
• Attends necessary amount of continued education requirements for licensure

Requirements

Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated specialized understanding of motor, cognitive, psychosocial and communicative aspects of autism spectrum disorders
• Ability to utilize knowledge in student evaluation, treatment planning and participation and consultation as part of larger treatment team
• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis as demonstrated through experience
• Demonstrated ability to use supportive communication techniques based on student needs
• Experience in pediatric speech and language services
• Ability to independently carry caseload including scheduling, evaluation, treating, consulting and adhering to policies

Education Requirements

• Master’s degree in speech and language pathology from ASHA accredited program required
• Licensure as speech and language pathologist from Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech Pathology
• ASHA certification for at least 9 months

Essential Physical Requirements

• Lift 50 pounds (and keep back straight while doing so)
• Bend at all joints fluently
• Move in and out of and maintain a kneeling position for up to five minutes
• Reach in all directions
• Grasp using both hands
• Move quickly in both confined and open spaces to avoid safety issues
• Run in order to retrieve an individual who is moving quickly away from staff
• Maintain balance while lowering to a half squat position