School Based Speech Language Pathologist

Benefits and Salary Salary: $65,000-$70,000 inclusive of additional compensation for days worked during our extended school. We prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets. Our offerings include: Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option Wellness program including free preventative care Generous paid time off, including summers and school holidays 100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program Defined benefit pension plan 403(b) retirement plan Pet insurance Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program Support for continuing education and credential renewal Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care Qualifications Minimum Master’s Degree. Valid Ohio Speech/Language Pathologist license required. Combination of education, training and/or experience in working with children with autism. Agency Summary The Monarch Center for Autism offers a comprehensive array of residential, early childhood, educational, transition, pre-vocational, adult, and community programs for individuals ages 5 through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our degreed, certified and experienced staff deliver a range of therapeutic services intended to maximize each individual’s unique strengths and abilities. Monarch’s visual language immersion teaching Model, which combines visual supports, technology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), leverages the strong visual processing abilities of individuals with autism. The Monarch Center for Autism is a division of Bellefaire JCB, one of the nation’s largest and most experienced child service agencies. Position Summary We are looking for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to work at Monarch School for students ages 5 through 21 with autism. The Speech Language Pathologist will work within an interdisciplinary team that provides communication, academic, sensory, behavioral, and therapeutic support for children or adolescents with autism. Through our collaboration with Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, we offer many opportunities for professional growth. Our small caseload sizes (approximately 12 students), interdisciplinary team approach, and access to the latest technology provide a unique work environment. Responsibilities Provide direct speech therapy to students in one-on-one and small group settings Administer diagnostic assessments (formal and informal evaluations) and create detailed reports of findings Write, implement and manage IEP/SP goals and objectives Develop Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and train staff and families Develop, review and/or implement progress reports, daily communication, and other clinical records and documentation Collect and analyze student data Facilitate meetings related to Speech with staff, parents and school districts Collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues to support positive outcomes within the school and home environments Participate in professional growth activities Implement Safety-Care procedures Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr