Speech Language Pathologist - Part Time (Special Education- LEAP Greenspring Campus) Hiring Inc[...]

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization specialized in pediatric care seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-I) to provide assessment and intervention services for students with speech and language disabilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, adherence to IEP guidelines, and maintaining comprehensive records as defined by the organization. Ideal candidates hold a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, possess relevant licensures, and have experience with children with communication disorders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Relevant clinical licensing (Maryland State Licensure) needed.
• Experience with children facing communication disorders is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language assessments and interventions for students with communication disabilities.
• Collaborate on developing and modifying Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Maintain compliance with standards and document student progress.

Skills

Communication Disorders

Assessment

Intervention

Education

Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence

Job description

Overview

The SLP-I will provide speech and language services to a varied population of students in a full day non-public setting or public-private partnership setting. The SLP-I will implement and document the services as outlined in the IEP of each student, addressing the needs of students, their families, and any impact the student’s speech and language disability has on his/her ability to derive educational benefit; maintain records to comply with specified standards; and participate in intra- and interdisciplinary training and meetings.

Responsibilities

1. Offer functional communication, speech and language, and feeding/oral motor assessment to determine presence of a disability in these areas and (where detected) determine the current level of functioning, with consideration to the student and family needs as well as the impact of the deficit on the student’s ability to derive educational benefit.

2. Develop and implement intervention programs focused on resolving any identified condition or diminishing its functional and/or educational impact. Deliver intervention services in settings and formats appropriate to the needs and placement of the student (e.g., pull out, classroom setting, co-teaching).

3. Maintain documentation of all contacts with parents/guardians, agency representatives, administration, ACT Office and colleagues regarding student progress and concerns as needed, adhering to KKI and departmental expectations, as well as guidelines established by MSDE and ASHA.

4. Develop, modify and implement IEPs in cooperation with the ACT office and the LSS as prescribed at the Annual Team Meeting (ATM).

5. Participate in intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary activities relative to student services (e.g., team meetings) and professional training (e.g., staff development activities).

6. Assist with supporting the school mission and goals in a positive and professional manner with a student centered school culture and climate as designed by the administration as specified in school and KKI policies and procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:• Must have successfully completed Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology, with related clinical requirements.• Must have Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.• Must be have or be eligible for Maryland State Licensure in Speech Language Pathology.

EXPERIENCE:Must have experience working with children who have communication disorders.

Minimum pay range

USD $33.35/Hr.

Maximum pay range

USD $53.91/Hr.