Speech Language Pathologist (53170)

Salary: This professional position follows the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule, starting at Master's, Step 1 - $58,962 for the 25/26 SY

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year

Job Goal: To provide a program of speech and language therapy to meet the identified speech and language needs of children/students with a speech and language disability.

Performance Responsibilities:
1. Conduct speech and language screenings for referred students.
2. Provide a comprehensive evaluation of speech and language skills as part of the multidisciplinary team evaluation/reevaluation for referred and enrolled children/students.
3. Participate as a member of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) planning team, providing recommendations for instruction in the areas of speech and/or language.
4. Work cooperatively with other CAIU staff in providing an integrated approach to therapy/instruction, including the use of augmentative communication and assistive devices.
5. Report on child/student progress as per program and/or facility requirements.
6. Meet as necessary with parents/guardians/family members to confer on child/student progress.
7. Comply with the record keeping requirements of agencies/districts contracting with the CAIU for speech and language services.
8. Complete records and reports to meet established timelines and standard and in compliance with Federal and State regulations and standards.
9. Act as a consultant and resource to CAIU, school district, and agency personnel and to parents and families regarding speech and language development, including implications of a speech and language disability and therapy.
10. Work cooperatively and, as appropriate and approved by the Supervisor, with children/student from area agencies, medical facilities, and school districts.
11. Recommend assessment instruments, instructional materials, and equipment for purchase; prepare purchase orders for/purchase equipment, instructional materials, and other items as directed.
12. Maintain a knowledge base of current information in the field of speech and language development and communication disorders to facilitate the delivery of a quality and comprehensive clinical program.
13. Read, on a regular basis, current professional literature available in the area of communication disorders.
14. Maintain materials and equipment in good condition.
15. Attend conventions, workshops, and in-service programs offering information on communication development and disabilities.
16. Adhere to the policies, procedures and rules as applicable, of the building/agency/facility contracting for speech and language services and/or providing a site for service provision.
17. Attend and participate in staff and team meetings as appropriate.
18. Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the employee's Supervisor or his/her designee.
19. Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.

Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree required.
2. Active PA Instructional I or II Certification in Speech/Language Impaired OR Educational Specialist Certification as a School Speech and Language Pathologist required.
3. ASHA CCCs preferred; CF accepted
4. Full certification in Safe Crisis Management (SCM), Safety Care, or other restraint management system as required by the assignment.