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Speech Therapist-School Based#ELW-18323 | Posted 06/27/2024
Media, PennsylvaniaSpeech Therapist-School Based#ELW-18323 | Posted 06/27/2024
| Media, Pennsylvania
Apply for this job now!Job DescriptionPAY RANGE:
$57,576 up to $102,384 based on years of certified experience and level of education.
SCHEDULE:
Monday thru Friday 7:45am to 3:30pm; Summers are Optional for additional pay.
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
Provides 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
Adheres 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.
Maintains professional competence thro gh 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 environment 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.
ELW-18323
#TIM123Job DetailsJob TitleSpeech Therapist-School BasedAlternate Locations
111 Elwyn Rd, Media, Pennsylvania 19063Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/DisabilityWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
