NP PG - Speech Language Pathologist

Description

We offer a very strong benefits package, dental, health, 403B, generous Paid Leave, as well as unbelievable room for growth and advancement! We are also offering a $6,000 sign-on bonus!

Are you interested in working with an organization that is transforming the way America cares for and educates its children?

The Childrens Guild is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Pathologist to provide speech and language services to children who demonstrate a functional inability to perform in an educational environment. The SLP will provide push-in and pull-out services based on the needs of the student and the services prescribed in the individualized education plan. The SLP will develop, implement, and track progress on each students IEP on their caseload. The SLP may also have to complete speech assessments or work with another SLP to conduct assessments.

Summary

To provide diagnostic and therapeutic services relative to communicative skills to children enrolled in the Guild school program as determined appropriate by the Speech-Language Pathologist and the IEP Team; to collaborate with teaching teams, primary caregivers, and other professionals to meet the child's communicative needs; and to foster understanding about communication in general.

To fulfill the IEP requirements of the assigned students in the terms set forth by the IEP and in compliance with all applicable COMAR regulations.

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide and document speech and language pathology services using online systems.
• Developing, implement and track progress on individualized education plan.
• Participate in IEP meeting including annual reviews, eligibilities, 30/45 day reviews, and parent requested meetings.
• Complete quarterly progress reports for students receiving SLP services.
• Conduct assessments on students or collaborate with another speech provider to complete SLP assessments for eligibility purposes.
• Observe, document data, and request services for student who may be eligible or need SLP support.
• Participate in school-based meetings including related services meetings and classroom team primacies.
• Developing relationships and working collaboratively with administrators, school staff, parents/families and community partners to develop effective systems of prevention and supports to meet the individualized needs of children.

• Engaging school leaders in conversations about supporting the developmental and learning needs of children and families through data-informed, evidence-based practices.
• Conducting classroom observations and providing recommendations and consults to teachers/families as needed to improve communication strategies and supports.
• Being comfortable and open to having conversations about areas of strength and areas for improvement; being solutions-focused, positive, reflective, and respectfully transparent with teachers, school leaders, colleagues, and supervisors
• Providing professional development to peers, school leaders, and school staff.
• Efficiency in documenting in electronic health records and school based electronic platforms.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual will retain accountability for the following Key Result Areas (KRAs).

Key Result Area #1: Documentation

1. Timely development, collaboration, and writing of IEPs
2. Timely completion of quarterly progress reports for each student within their IEP
3. Completing accurate and timely service notes and service trackers

Key Result Area # 2: Service

1. Providing services as mandated in each students IEP
2. Consulting with classroom staff regarding student services and interventions to assist with student success.

Key Result Area # 3: Communication

1. Collaboration with the IEP Team
2. Communicating with parents / guardians in relation to student progress and interventions to assist with student success and completing documentation of communication services in the electronic record and / or electronic school databases.
3. Providing discipline specific expertise through collaboration with other team members including classroom staff.
4. Maintain open lines of communication with supervisor and keeping supervisor updated.

Key Result Area # 4: Professional Growth

1. Participate in school-based professional development and orientation trainings.
2. Complete annual trainings required by the organization and regulatory bodies.
3. Attend external trainings, webinars, and/or courses to maintain licensure.
4. Participate in supervision sessions and school meetings.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

All Guild employees are expected to demonstrate an awareness of, respect for, and attention to the diversity of the people with whom they interact (person served, personnel, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders) that are reflected in attitudes, organizational structure, policies, and services.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Possession of a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Science Disorders form an accredited institution. A minimum of one (l) year full time post-masters speech-language experience working with children is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

1. Possession of a Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or eligible for certification.
2. Possession of a license in Speech-Language Pathology from the Maryland State Board of Examiners in AUD/HAD/SLP or eligible for certification.
3. Certified in or eligible for certification in crisis management.
4. Certified in or eligible for certification in CPR/First Aid.

Salary : $64,000 - $110,000