SpeechLanguage Pathologist
SpeechLanguage Pathologist
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Job Description
Kennett Consolidated School District is seeking a dynamic speech & language therapist to provide speech and language services including evaluations development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) direct therapy and consultation to teachers parents or appropriate staff under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) PA Chapter 14 and Act 212.
Kennetts uniquely diverse student population makes applicants considered to be fluent or bilingual highly sought. Applicants with at least three 3 Spanish courses at the college/university level or who have a command of conversational Spanish are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required; Masters Degree preferred.
- Pennsylvania certification as required by the Department of Education.
- Credentials necessary for participation in the SchoolBased ACCESS Program preferred.
- ASHAs Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred.
- Postgraduate coursework with a focus on communication and reading/literacy desired.
- Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs/developmental delays and with developing and implementing educational programs is required.
- For Speech and Language Therapist assigned to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program experience with deaf culture and students who are profoundly hearing impaired preferred.
- Valid Pennsylvania drivers license necessary.
- The holder of this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance (MA) or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as a provider by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position.
Essential Job Functions
Under the supervision of the Director of Pupil Services and Supports the Speech & Language Therapist will:
- Accept referrals for children suspected of or exhibiting communication disorders.
- Ensure referrals are entered into the screening/evaluation process as per program procedures.
- Conduct screening/evaluations individually as part of a multidisciplinary team and/or as part of a transdisciplinary team.
- Identify through screening/evaluation children with communication disorders.
- Generate evaluation reports (ER) individually or as part of a team.
- Develop review and/or revise the Individual Education Program (IEP) of eligible children in coordination with parents teachers and other appropriate personnel.
- Provide an appropriate level of intervention (individual group classroombased communitybased etc. for those children identified as eligible for services.
- Consult with parents teachers and other appropriate personnel regarding the management of communication disorders and the connection between language development and literacy.
Employment Type
Full-Time
