[ref. i35868121] Senior Speech and Language Pathologist
Overview:
The Senior Speech and Language Pathologist (Senior SLP) is a professional clinical position responsible for providing speech and language therapy to students in a separate day school that provides full day special education and related services for students ages 4-21 years.The Senior SLP within this program provides services within a collaborative model including the special educator, instructional support staff, behavioral support staff and other related service providers. The Senior SLP further supports the developmental, treatment, and compliance goals of the related service department, as directed by the Clinical Supervisor.
Benefits Include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
- Parental Paid Leave
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Tuition reimbursement available.
- Company sponsored learning and development
Min: USD $65,000.00/Yr.
Max: USD $95,000.00/Yr.
Responsibilities:
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.- Directly facilitate individual and group speech and language therapy in the classroom and other school settings as a member of a collaborative team.
- Support classroom staff in implementing strategies to improve speech and language skills for each student.
- Assess students to determine skill, strengths, and needs in the area of speech and language.
- Support student’s use of AAC (Augmentative and Alternate Communication) devices.
- Complete, maintain, and submit documentation (including billable sessions for Medical Assistance, daily logs, progress reports, IEP documentation) based on established guidelines.
- Function as a treatment team member and attend all team conferences and meetings.
- Facilitate the development of all treatment goals, objectives, interventions, and approaches as they relate to the IEP.
- Complete related services fidelity checks (e.g., AAC, sensory diets, etc.).
- Create the operational schedule, including treatment room use and contractor scheduling.
- Develop and present related services trainings (onboarding and professional development) to other SLPs.
- Conduct observations of direct provision of speech and language therapy.
- Complete periodic internal audits of clinical log notes.
- Attend trainings and meetings as required.
- Provide periodic staff development training relating to language development or specific strategies used within the school program.
- Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards.
- May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and at least 3 years of experience working with children diagnosed with autism, preferably in a school setting. Must have license as a speech-language pathologist by the state specific Department of Health and Mental Hygiene at time of appointment and continuously throughout tenure in position.