Speech and Language Therapist

Speech & Language Pathologist

Are you looking for a career that makes your heart smile on a daily basis? Come and work with our amazing students and staff at The Vanguard School! Founded in 1959 and located on a beautiful 28-acre campus in Malvern, PA, The Vanguard School and Services (VSS) are dedicated to the growth and development of children and young adults with a variety of special needs. Through a collaborative and holistic approach to each individual served by the continuum of educational, recreation, and employment services offered, VSS commits to helping all students and participants develop a strong sense of self-worth in their communities in an environment driven by respect, appreciation, learning, and growth.

Title: Speech & Language Pathologist

Program/Dept: Clinical Services

Reports to: Assistant Director of Clinical Services

Position Type: 10 Month, Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:45AM to 3:30PM

FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Communicative Disorders, Speech and Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology, or any related degree in the field of speech/language.
• Current certification in Speech/Language Impaired from the PA Department of Education.
• Experience working as a Speech/Language therapist within a special education program.
• Certification of Clinical Competency in Speech/Language Pathology is preferred.
• Ability to engage intellectually and physically in all components of the educational process
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all constituents (administrators, colleagues, students, parents, and others)
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Ability to use computers and perform clerical skills at a proficient level

General Duties and Responsibilities:

The Speech & Language Pathologist provides the student with services that promote improvement in receptive and expressive language skills, speech intelligibility, non-verbal communication skills, written language skills and socialization. The Speech & Language Pathologist works in close collaboration with the classroom teacher and therapists from other disciplines to offer an integrated teaching and treatment approach in implementing the IEP. Services are based on the developmental and clinical needs of the student.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs formal evaluations and clinical observations of students to determine the type and frequency of speech and language services needed.
• Provides individual and group therapy for those students identified as needing educational/therapeutic intervention in order to facilitate success in the classroom.
• Develops and teaches compensatory strategies.
• In addition to providing individual and group therapy, may provide support in the classroom and on field trips to reinforce and generalize communication skills in the community.
• Develops and monitors appropriate and measurable goals and objectives for each student receiving speech/language services.
• Evaluates students' progress in achieving these goals and objectives on a quarterly basis.
• Maintains up to date documentation pertaining to a student's attendance and progress in speech therapy.
• As a contributing member of the multi-disciplinary team, attends and actively participates in planning meetings, review meetings, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Provides consultation and training to teachers and staff on how to implement individual and/or classroom speech/language programs.
• Follows the guidelines for ethical behavior and professional standards of cares outlined by the American Speech and Hearing Association and the Department of Education for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Maintains personal knowledge base of diagnoses and treatment pertaining to those speech and language disorders applicable to assigned students through continuing education activities and participation in professional organizations and conferences.
• Demonstrate competency in each of the VSS core values: Communication and Listening, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethics, Professionalism, and Teamwork.
• Comply with all organizational policies and procedures including those stated in the VSS Policies & Procedures manual and additional verbal and written communications provided to staff members.
• Maintain a professional, confidential and ethical relationship with administrators, colleagues, parents, students, and others at all times.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service activities, and other meetings as required.
• Maintain proper credentials for assignment and remain educationally informed in all related areas including PDE regulations and state/national standards through continued professional study and attending workshops and conferences.
• Perform related duties, special assignments and projects as assigned.

VSS offers a competitive salary, full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 100% short and long-term disabilities, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a generous annual contribution to each employees' 403(b). Top that off with team-building events, staff outings, and working alongside professionals who care deeply about our mission and core values: Communication and Listening, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethics, Professionalism, and Teamwork!

The Vanguard School and Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment, be sure to let us know.