Speech Language Pathologist, School-based

Elwyn; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to provide essential therapy services to students. This role involves conducting evaluations, developing individualized education plans, and collaborating with educational teams to enhance students' communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in speech pathology, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for helping students achieve their fullest potential. Join a supportive environment where your expertise can make a significant impact on the lives of students with diverse needs. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful educational experiences, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Certification in Speech Instruction or Communication required.
• Experience with verbal and nonverbal students in support programs.
• Knowledge of AAC devices and current diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to students based on their IEP.
• Conduct evaluations and assessments to identify speech needs.
• Collaborate with IEP teams to develop communication goals.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Customer Interaction

Education

Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification

Speech Language Pathologist License

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

AAC Devices

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Description

Pay Range: $57,576 to $102,384 based on years of certified experience and level of education

Schedule: M-F 7:45am to 3:30pm; Summer ESY is optional and is paid extra in-additional to salary

POSITION SUMMARY: The Speech Language Pathologist provides speech and language therapy services to students as indicated in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). This includes conducting evaluations, assessments, analyzing data, writing reports, and determining the strengths and areas of concern or need in speech, communication, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, and oral motor skills that will help students to participate in their education process to their maximum capabilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide speech and language therapy to assigned students in a classroom-based (integrated model) setting by working with the classroom staff to practice, elicit, and develop effective communication skills.
• Provide small-group and individual speech and language services by planning lessons and activities individualized for the skill level of the students to target goal-specific skills identified in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Participate in data review, Pre-IEP, and IEP meetings by identifying skill deficits, recommending assessment needs, consulting with and assisting the IEP team, including teacher, clinicians, parents, school districts, in the development of the communication goals.
• Conduct evaluations, including but not limited to trials for communicative devices, social communication needs, formal and informal assessments, etc., utilizing the established re-evaluation (RR) process to identify speech/language needs.
• Assist with the use of augmentative and alternative communicative devices (AAC) through trials, programming devices, training students, staff, and families on the use of devices, etc., to assist with achieving progress toward IEP goals.
• Provide materials, training, and staff in-service regarding communication needs of our varied student population.
• Complete all documentation and/or share recommendations related to IEP development, progress monitoring and data collection, Re-evaluation Reports (RR), Behavioral Support Plans (BSP), School-Wide Positive Behavioral Intervention Systems (SWPBIS), and Extended School Year (ESY) Program, as required by Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) regulations and sending-district's policy and funding requirements.
• Adhere to PDE established timelines relating to all required documentation.
• Adhere to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Clinical Services

CONTACTS: Elwyn staff, parents/caregivers/guardians, students, IEP teams, school districts

DIRECT REPORTS: None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification in Speech Instruction or Speech Communication.
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certification (CCC).
• Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) considered.
• Experience working with both verbal and nonverbal students (ages 3-21 years) in Autism Support, Emotional Support, and Life Skills Support programs.
• Knowledge of principles, techniques, and equipment, including low to high technology AAC devices, used in individual and group treatment of a wide variety of speech/language disorders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current diagnostic and assessment tools available for use with students with speech/language impairments.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
• Non-profit human service experience highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions.
• Must be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocols.
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook.
• Experience using/knowledge of electronic student or health record preferred.
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environmental conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions. Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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