Speech Language Pathologist - School

Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Bel Air, MD

Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Hours/Shift: M-F 37.5hr/wk

Pay: $55/hr (Local) | Travel Packages Available

Job Description/Role Responsibilities:

• Case Load: 40-50 No more than 50 students
• Moderate to Intensive students
• Travel between multiple schools
• Openings can be flexible: high school, elementary-middle, middle-high school, intermediate-middle mix
• High number of kids in caseload will be students with Autism spectrum disorder
• Mild-Intensive needs range
• Provide direct services in language development/articulation for students identified as having a speech-language impairment.
• Provide screening and diagnostic services for students referred for assessment/evaluation.
• Provide interpretation of results of screenings/diagnostic assessments to the IEP or evaluation team.
• Develop and maintain Individual Education Plans for special education students with SL goals.
• Report progress to parents as required.
• Collaborate with general and special education staff regarding academic skills and needs.
• Communicate with parents and colleagues effectively.
• Identifies students with communication disorders through screenings and other referral sources, complying with all due process requirements
• Evaluates to determine if a specific speech or language disability exists through a multifactored evaluation to determine eligibility of services
• Evaluates progress of each student enrolled in therapy consistent with the school grading schedule and for annual IEP review
• Refers for medical or other professional attention necessary for habilitation of speech, voice, hearing or language handicaps
• Provides speech and language services for habilitation or prevention of communication Handicaps
• Provides counseling and guidance for parents, children, and teachers regarding speech and language handicaps
• Assists in the development of curriculum and local policies as related to speech and language disabilities
• Conducts follow-up hearing screenings and referrals for students with communication disorders as needed with students who fail their initial hearing screenings
• Maintains records sufficient to meet district criteria and to document student progress
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities
• May help mentor student therapists assigned to do student therapy experience in our district
• May help mentor new therapists to our district in need of certification

Qualifications:

• Maryland SLP Certification
• Master's Degree
• Autism + Communication device experience

Benefits: Health Dental Vision 401(k) PTO

City: Bel Air

State: MD

Zip Code: 21014