Speech-Language Therapist / Pathologist

Pay Range:
$57,576 to $102,384 based on years of certified experience and level of education

Schedule:
M-F 7:45am to 3:30pm; Summer ESY is optional and is paid extra in-additional to salary

POSITION SUMMARY: The Speech Language Pathologist provides speech and language therapy services to students as indicated in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). This includes conducting evaluations, assessments, analyzing data, writing reports, and determining the strengths and areas of concern or need in speech, communication, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language and oral motor skills that will help students to participate in their education process to their maximum capabilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide speech and language therapy to assigned students in a classroom-based (integrated model) setting by working with the classroom staff to practice, elicit, and develop effective communication skills
• Provide small-group and individual speech and language services by planning lessons and activities individualized for the skill level of the students to target goal-specific skills identified in the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Participate in data review, Pre-IEP and IEP meetings by identifying skill deficits, recommending assessment needs, consulting with and assisting the IEP team, including teacher, clinicians, parents, school districts, in the development of the communication goals
• Conduct evaluations, including but not limited to trials for communicative devices, social communication needs, formal and informal assessments, etc. utilizing the established re-evaluation (RR) process to identify speech/language needs
• Please see full description 0n Elwyn's website, PAREAP does not allow enough space here.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS :

• Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification in Speech Instruction or Speech Communication
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certification (CCC)
• Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) considered
• Experience working with both verbal and nonverbal students (ages 3-21 years) in Autism Support, Emotional Support and Life Skills Support programs
• Knowledge of principles, techniques, and equipment, including low to high technology AAC devices, used in individual and group treatment of a wide variety of speech/language disorders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current diagnostic and assessment tools available for use with students with speech/language impairments.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities
• Non-profit human service experience highly preferred
• Please see full description 0on Elwyn's site, PAREAP does not allow enough space here.

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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