Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Job Description Job Description Title: Speech Language Pathologist + SIGNING BONUS Position Type: Full-Time (10-month role) Location: Laurel, MD What we do and offer our team: PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program! What a Speech Language Pathologist does: In coordination with program director, related services and classroom staff, the Speech Language Pathologist provides diagnostic and therapeutic speech and language services to students with communication disorders. They serve as a consultant to teachers and other staff regarding the development and implementation of speech and language and language art services. In addition, the Speech Language Pathologist : * Assists teachers in developing language curriculum and teaching strategies. * Monitors classroom language programs by direct participation, observation and/or conferences. * Serves as a resource for materials and methods. * Attends IEP eligibility and other student meetings. * Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members. * Develops a system for identifying, as well as administering diagnostic tests to those students' requirement more extensive assessments and prescribes teaching strategies based on the assessment. * Provide direct remedial instruction to an individual or small groups of students on short term basis. * Provides speech/language evaluations. * Develops and implements an individualized therapeutic program (part of the IEP) for each student receiving speech/language services. * Provides individual/group/classroom speech/language therapy. * Provides services in a variety of on and off campus settings. * Provides consultative speech/language therapy. * Maintains files on each student seen for speech/language therapy. * Provides quarterly, mid-year, and end of year progress reports. * Trains classroom and program staff. * Acts as a resource for teaching staff in the area of speech language and language arts instruction. What a Speech Language Pathologist brings to the team: * Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP). * Experience in special needs school environment, a plus. * Experience working with children in a learning/school environment. * Enjoy working with a team. PHILLIPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Company Description PHILLIPS Programs is a private, nonprofit organization serving over 500 children and their families annually in the Washington metropolitan area. PHILLIPS Schools are Blue Ribbon awarded private day schools serving students with emotional and behavioral difficulties. For more than 55 years, we have helped children where others could not — to prepare them to become successful and responsible. Company Description PHILLIPS Programs is a private, nonprofit organization serving over 500 children and their families annually in the Washington metropolitan area. PHILLIPS Schools are Blue Ribbon awarded private day schools serving students with emotional and behavioral difficulties. For more than 55 years, we have helped children where others could not — to prepare them to become successful and responsible.