MDE Speech Therapist

New Germantown, PA

3 DAYS AGO

21453278

Summary

New Germantown, PA

Competitive Salary

1 Years Experience

High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)

No Commisssion

40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time

Description

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MDE Speech Therapist

#E65-20389 | Posted 03/03/2025

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MDE Speech Therapist

#E65-20389 | Posted 03/03/2025

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Job Description

Pay Range:

$72,000 to $87,000 salary plus incredible benefits

Schedule:

Monday through Friday daytime hours

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) on the Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation Team (MDT) assesses a child's communication skills (e.g., articulation, fluency, voice, expressive/receptive language and hearing) and other developmental areas including, but not limited to, cognitive, social/emotional, adaptive/self-help, fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing and behavior. The SLP works with other members of the MDT to ensure that the evaluation report (ER) documents all assessment findings including, but not limited to, a thorough description of child's strengths and weaknesses in all areas of development for the purpose of determining program eligibility and developing individualized goals, specially designed instruction, and recommendations for a developmentally-appropriate individualized education plan (IEP) and early intervention (EI) services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtain signed permission to evaluate (PTE) form from parent/guardian prior to scheduled evaluation within mandated timelines

Place reminder calls to parents/guardians prior to scheduled evaluation

Review the "Problem Solving in EI" document with each family at the time of the evaluation to ensure they understand the process for disputes regarding the assessment findings

Conduct Multi-Disciplinary Evaluations (MDE) and/or Record Reviews (RR) collaboratively with other MDT members and follow Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Chapter 14 guidance to determine child's eligibility for preschool special education services

Use standardized assessments including, but not limited to, communication and speech/language assessments, hearing screenings, and other related assessments addressing cognitive, social/emotional, adaptive/self-help, fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, and behavior to determine eligibility for EI services

Conduct observations in school and interview teachers as necessary to get a full picture of the child's development

Work collaboratively with MDT members to write and edit thorough Evaluation Reports (ERs) within mandated timelines for developmentally-appropriate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development

Adhere to mandated compliance timelines for conducting evaluations and writing and sending ERs to families

Update child electronic record in internal information management systems and state-managed database systems to ensure compliance with internal timelines and state and federal mandates by entering data included, but not limited to, PTE received date, evaluation scheduled and completed date, eligibility, and diagnosis

Update file notes in child's electronic record in internal information management systems to ensure detailed documentation of parental contact, outreach, tasks completed related to the evaluation process, including but limited to, reminder calls to family about scheduled appointment, teacher-related calls and responses, and evaluation cancelations

Notify the appropriate staff member for No-Shows and reschedules

Notify the appropriate stakeholder agency (e.g., Childlink, Partnership, and Head Start Special Needs Coordinators) via email with eligibility determination

For children found ineligible, create Notice of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREP) and call family to review assessment results and reason for ineligibility; close out child's record in information management systems as documented in ELS procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Regional Manager

DIRECT AND INDIRECT REPORTS: None

CONTACTS: Pre-school aged children, Elwyn staff, parents, teachers, related services providers, community agencies, Philadelphia School District Special Needs Coordinators/Teachers

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:

A or M.S in Speech/Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders

Pennsylvania Certification in Speech Instruction through Department of Education

One year experience administering preschool standardized assessment tools

Knowledge of Chapter 14 regulatory requirements specific to IEP development and progress monitoring requirements

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities

Demonstrated strong attention to detail

Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills

Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision

Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions

Must be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocols

Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Publisher preferred

Experience with electronic record systems; PELICAN and CCP/Sprout preferred

Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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Job Details

Job TitleMDE Speech Therapist

Alternate Locations

3300 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19129

4701 Germantown Ave, Germantown, Pennsylvania 19144

Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-time

Locations

Philadelphia

Germantown

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.