SPEECH THERAPIST, EARLY INTERVENTION

Pittsburgh Public Schools; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Public Schools is seeking an Early Intervention Speech Therapist responsible for delivering therapy services to children aged 3-5 in support of their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and relevant Pennsylvania certifications. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment to enhance early childhood education and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while fostering diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Licensed Speech Pathologist required.
• Instructional Certification in Teaching Speech to the Language Impaired.
• Experience providing Early Intervention services, especially in inclusive settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy to students ages 3-5 in various settings according to their IEP.
• Administers standardized testing to screen and evaluate students.
• Writes evaluations and re-evaluation reports.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Literacy

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

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Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Early Intervention Speech Therapist

Job Description Summary

The Early Intervention Speech Therapist is directly supervised by the Early Intervention Program Officer is responsible for providing speech therapy services in early care or education settings to eligible children in various sites within the City of Pittsburgh.

WORK MONTHS

10

Essential Functions

• Provides therapy to students' ages 3-5 years old in a variety of settings, in accordance with their IEP.
• Attends and participates in team meetings. Conducts ER/IEP meetings.
• Administers standardized testing instruments to screen and evaluate students.
• Enters student information into the state and local data system.
• Understands state and federal regulations that govern Early Intervention & Special Education.
• Maintain special education timelines for evaluation and service delivery.
• Maintains progress monitoring data to share with families and administrators.
• Writes evaluations reports, re-evaluation reports and IEP?s.
• Completes MA billing monthly.
• Provides a safe environment for the students; manages student behavior appropriately.
• Assists families with transition to kindergarten activities.
• Completes daily session notes to share with families.
• Collaborates with parents, staff, and outside professionals.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional development training.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the department's or school's goals and objectives and the District's mission and Superintendent's Priority Goals
  
  

Education Required

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  
  

Certification/Licensure Required

• Pennsylvania Department of Education Instructional Certification in Teaching Speech to the Language Empaired
• Pennsylvania Licensed Speech Pathologist
  
  

For more information on Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Education Certification Requirements visit the webpage.

Years Of Experience

Varies based on the needs of the program.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience providing Early Intervention services, especially in inclusive settings.
• Strong understanding of Special Education regulations
• Ability to travel throughout the city if itinerant
• Computer literacy
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills for handling a high volume of job related tasks in a very busy environment,
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district.
• Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  
  

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

• Working conditions vary based on the needs of the supervisor
  
  

APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA

External applicants and internal non-school-based professional employees who are properly certified are eligible to apply for this position. This job posting is not a component of the School-Based Professional Internal Transfer Season. Current Pittsburgh Public School employees who are school-based professionals (teachers, librarian, counselors, social workers, etc.) are not eligible to apply to this position.

CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

This position does not have a residency requirement.

Position : 105562

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : CI-ECA-EI-T-THERAPY

Grade : SPC SRV PRV GR1

Group : PFT TEACHE

Posting Start : 07/09/2024

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details

MINIMUM SALARY: $43,881.00

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