Job Summary
The Speech Therapist provides comprehensive speech-language services including assessment, therapy, and instruction for students with speech-language disabilities services in their natural environments. Serves as a member of the school Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) team. Consults/collaborates with other school personnel in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of services provided. The position may be 10 or 12 months depending on assignment.
Responsibilities
- Provides therapy instruction to students with speech/language disabilities as stated in the IEP and the IFSP. Acts as a lead to teaching assistants who support the instruction of students with communication disabilities.
- Develops lesson plans, instructional materials and provides individualized and group instruction to meet the needs of each student. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to achieve a functional learning atmosphere. Consults and confers regularly with colleagues regarding the educational, social, physical, or emotional goals and objectives of students.
- Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis utilizing tests, measurements and observation skills and/or modified-adapted assessment devices. Conducts speech/language assessments as part of a comprehensive evaluation and provides progress reports as required.
- Assists in the planning and development of student IFSPs/IEPs. Provides consultation and support to other service providers regarding implementation of IFSPs/IEPs, reasonable modification, etc.
- Facilitates the implementation of special education and related services in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and assists in organizing and implementing a continuum of appropriate services in the LRE.
- Completes all necessary paperwork for billable medical assistance services.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records, case files, etc., as required by program regulations, Board policies and Federal, state, and local laws.
- Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings, parent conferences and IEP/IFSP meetings and professional development.
- Provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives, methods of instruction and consults regarding materials of instruction (MOI), equipment, and instructional strategies appropriate for students with speech/language disabilities.
- Travels throughout the county to provide services in home, community, and school-based settings during normal business hours.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
Master's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college and university required.
Experience:
Clinical Fellowship (CF) and/or Speech Language Pathology experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
- Knowledge of current trends, research, principles, and practices of Speech-Language Pathology as applied to children and the school situation.
- Knowledge of school system organization and operation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with and to gain the confidence and cooperation of: students, parents, school staff, and medical agency personnel.
- Ability to interpret and provide/supervise appropriate speech/language services within an educational environment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
- Demonstrated ability to engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skill and experience to support their child's education experience.
- Ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse communities.
- Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Licenses and Certifications:
- Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
- Hold or be eligible for Speech and Language Pathologist License issued by Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers and Speech Language Pathologists required.
- Hold or be eligible for Speech and Language Pathology Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) Certification issued by American Speech-Hearing-Language Association (ASHA) required.
- Within 10 days, obtain National Provider Identifier (NPI) issued by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) required.
- Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
- Daily access to reliable transportation.
Professional Organization Affiliations or Memberships:
- Employee must retain active enrollment, affiliations, and memberships as a condition of employment.
- Actively enrolled in Maryland Medicaid required
Upon receipt of NPI, immediate enrollment in Maryland Medicaid required.
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Family leave
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Speech Therapist: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
