Speech and Language Pathologist and Clinical Fellows Candidate Pool

Speech Language Pathologist

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Countywide Services, Instructional Facilitator, and/or Principal/Assistant Principal, the Speech Language Pathologist provides speech language therapy services in Howard County Public Schools that comply with state, federal, Board of Education policies and procedures in order to protect and promote the health and functional independence of students to facilitate their access to educational programming. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of child development, sensory integration techniques, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support students with diverse needs in achieving their academic and functional goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.

Education:

• Master's degree or higher in the area of Communication Sciences and Disorders or a similar accredited program.

Certification/Licensure:

• Valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist in Maryland

• Hold or be eligible for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and must be actively enrolled in Maryland Medicaid. Employees not holding NPI or Maryland Medicaid enrollment upon hire must apply for NPI within 10 days of employment and Maryland Medicaid immediately upon receipt of NPI. Employees must retain active NPI and Maryland Medicaid enrollment as a condition of employment.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate students' communication skills in relevant educational environments.
• Interprets and reports results of assessments verbally and in writing to all stakeholders through the IEP team process.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and goals in collaboration with teachers, parents, and other members of the educational team.
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address students' areas of need (e.g., articulation, fluency, language, pragmatics, etc.)
• Provide direct intervention services to a caseload of students in individual or group settings within the school environment.
• Monitor students' progress regularly and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure continuous improvement and attainment of goals.
• Collaborate with teachers and other school personnel to integrate intervention strategies into the classroom and daily routines.
• Offer consultations and training to teachers, parents, and staff members on strategies to support students' communication needs in educational settings.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, progress notes, service logs, IEPs, IFSPs, and 504 plans in compliance with regulatory standards and school policies.
• Complete all MA billing for medical assistance services.
• Collect and analyze data on student performance, engagement, and behavior to improve student outcomes and direct intervention.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and other relevant meetings to contribute to students' educational planning and outcomes.
• Understand and implement evidence-based practice in speech/language therapy.
• Stay abreast of current research, trends, and best practices in speech/language pathology and education to inform practice and enhance service delivery.
• Participate in professional development activities designed to advance knowledge in the areas of education, compliance, and best practices in speech/language therapy.
• Provide supervision and/or training of paraprofessionals, SLP-As as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.