Preschool Early Intervention: Speech Language Pathologist NorthEast: Gateway, EA, McKeesport, PH, Plum, Wilk, WH

Preschool Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist

North-East Region Itinerant: NorthEast: Gateway, East Allegheny, McKeesport, Penn Hills, Plum, Wilkinsburg, Woodland Hills

Position Summary: To provide coverage to Preschool Early Intervention classrooms or itinerant caseloads, including planning and delivering specially designed instruction/consultation to eligible young children in the Preschool Early Intervention classrooms and community settings: preschool, childcare, or home. To conduct screenings and in-depth evaluations for intake and in-program children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage itinerant caseload into community settings and the necessary traveling throughout Allegheny County.
• Participate in developmental screenings/evaluations and document results.
• Effectively communicate the results of the screening/evaluation to parents/guardians and determine whether further evaluation is warranted.
• Schedule and complete in-depth evaluations based on the results of the screening and/or a review of available records.
• Select, administer, and interpret current standardized assessment tools for preschool-age children to accurately identify their needs. Report assessment information clearly and accurately in ERs and follow program and state guidelines for qualifying children for services.
• Develop appropriate IEPs based on evaluation results and the needs of the child within timelines. Schedule IEP meetings and send invitations to all required participants.
• Communicate daily with DART personnel and parents via telephone, notes, emails or meetings.
• Collaborate with all personnel/consultants delivering services in order to implement the specially designed instruction to meet all goals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of early childhood curriculum and the ability to make adaptations and modifications to meet individual needs.
• Coordinate the transition process for children preparing to enter kindergarten programs.
• Establish positive relationships with community partners by familiarizing and respecting the unique rules of each community setting.

Requirements:

• Valid PA certification in Speech Language Impaired K-12 required
• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required
• ASHA CCCs or Clinical Fellow candidate who has passed the ASHA exam required
• Experience working with the preschool population in Early Childhood Environments preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skill
• Ability to build trust and positive working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholder groups
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, while remaining logical and interpersonal
• Excellent collaboration and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible
• Ability to travel throughout the County required
• Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct policy

Additional Requirements:

• Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR clearances are required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
• School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:

• Sitting for extended period of time
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
• Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers
• Hearing clearly
• Adequate vision to perform duties

Reports To: Supervisor

Department: Preschool Early Intervention

Position Schedule: 190 days

Salary: AIUEA (Step 1 $48,000.00)

Benefits: Per the AIUEA Agreement

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a resume and PDE Certificate at AIU Career Site

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.