Speech Therapist, LEA
3 weeks ago
Pay Range:
$68,000 to $81,000 based on years of experience
Schedule:
Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is a key member of the Local Education Agency (LEA). The SLP- LEA adapts to the unique needs of the child presenting for preschool early intervention services with tasks including but not limited to evaluation and assessment, direct community-based services, tele-intervention, conducting itinerant groups, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team participation, and/or observation. The SLP-LEA works with the IEP team and family members to ensure that the child with a disability is included with their typically-developing peers to the maximum extent possible. In addition to administering and reviewing standardized assessments, the SLP-LEA observes the child, interviews parents, and consults with other professionals working with the child. Once a child has been determined to be eligible for preschool special education services, the SLP-LEA works with the team to develop strategies, specially-designed instruction (SDI), and goals that can be shared, discussed, and/or modified as needed. Additionally, this role develops progress monitoring targets/benchmarks, conducts community-based, on-site observations and makes ongoing recommendations to ensure that the eligible child is able to participate to the maximum extent possible.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend Initial, Annual and Review IEP meetings for preschool-aged children in the city of Philadelphia as a special education provider in accordance with IDEA and Chapter 14
- In collaboration with the IEP team, develop goals, strategies, SDIs, and progress monitoring benchmarks for assigned child receiving services
- Develop goals and strategies rooted in principles of inclusion to the maximum extent possible including, but not limited to, least restrictive environment (LRE), free appropriate public education (FAPE), maximum participation with typically developing peers, parent engagement, and the transfer of learning through push-in services and distributive practice
- Work collaboratively with all members of the child's IEP team to revise, and update, goals and strategies as required according to child progress, regression, and/or mastery and conduct regular progress monitoring, observation and recording towards progress on identified goals
- Develop transition plans for children including, but not limited to, transition to Kindergarten; moving out of county or out of state; moving to a new school, program, or child care center; or transition out of early intervention
- Provide ongoing consultation with parents, caregivers, IEP team members, school faculty, childcare and head start teachers with regard to the IEP and assigned child's progress as it pertains to speech therapy and language development
- Review collateral reports, medical and behavioral records and assessments, and the child's developmental strengths and needs to assist in the development of an appropriate Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
- Conduct bi-annual re-evaluations as required for children; administer preschool assessments including, but not limited to, the Short Sensory Profile (SSP), Developmental Assessment of Young Children (DAYC), Battelle Developmental Inventory (BDI), and Devereaux Early Childhood Assessment-Clinical (DECA-C), and the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (PDMS-II)
- Provide direct, community- based instruction, carry a caseload of children and provide interim services, as needed, provide itinerant group services for eligible children
- Provide professional development, and technical assistance to facilitate adult learning in early childhood settings to parents, teachers, and service providers
- Provide periodic training and technical assistance to IEP team members, early childhood settings, staff, external providers, other natural environments which allow for the learning, progress, and inclusion of a child with a disability
- Utilize data systems (i.e. electronic recordkeeping systems) to track children due for initial, review, and annual IEPs as needed
- Work collaboratively with all early intervention team members to ensure that each child's goals are appropriate and aligned with PA Early Learning Standards
- Maintain professional documentation including, but not limited to, progress notes, progress monitoring, IEP goals, parent letters, and assessments
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), crisis intervention, and first aid using agency-trained protocols
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
- Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred
- Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Pennsylvania, and ongoing completion of approved Continuing Education hours in the two (2) year mandatory renewal period to maintain licensure
- Experience providing speech-language therapy with young children and families
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Prior experience participating in IEP meetings
- 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 and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
- Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocols
- Demonstrate intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience, and acceptable driving record in the United States
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 meant 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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