Early Intervention Speech and Language Therapist

Speech And Language Therapist

Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU! Provide speech and language services including evaluations, development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), direct therapy, and consultation to teachers, parents, or appropriate staff under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), PA Chapter 14, and Act 212. Clinical fellowship year (CFY) mentorship available.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accept referrals for children suspected of, or exhibiting communication disorders.
• Ensure referrals are entered into the screening/evaluation process as per program procedures.
• Conduct screening/evaluations individually, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and/or a part of a trans-disciplinary team.
• Identify through screening/evaluation children with communication disorders.
• Generate evaluation reports (ER) individually or as part of a team.
• Develop, review, and/or revise the Individual Education Program (IEP) of eligible children in coordination with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel.
• Provide an appropriate level of intervention (individual, group, classroom-based, community-based, etc.) for those children identified as eligible for services.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel regarding the management of communication disorders and the connection between language development and literacy.
• Assist in developing, organizing, and conducting training related to communication and literacy.
• Assist in developing, organizing, training, and implementing curriculum components related to communication and literacy.
• Participate in grant projects related to communication and literacy for children.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Pennsylvania certification as required by the Department of Education.
• Credentials necessary for participation in the School-Based ACCESS Program preferred.
• ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred.
• Post-graduate coursework with a focus on communication and reading/literacy desired.
• Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs/developmental delays and with developing and implementing educational programs is required.
• For Speech and Language Therapist assigned to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, experience with deaf culture and students who are profoundly hearing impaired preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license necessary.

Schedule: Full-time, 10 months/year, stretch calendar

Salary: Masters = $64,370 to $93,955 Mast+15 credits = $65,063 to $94,655 Mast+30 credits = $65,755 to $95,355 Mast+45 credits = $67,141 to $96,755 Mast+60 credits = $68,377 to $98,005

Benefits Included: Health, vision, and dental insurance Long term disability Life insurance Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions