Speech-Language Therapist

SESI Schools provides specialized education programming for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting.

We are seeking an exceptional Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team at SESI Schools. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will be responsible for providing intervention in the areas of articulation, language, and fluency. You will assess student needs, provide high-quality speech and language therapy, and collaborate with both school personnel and families to provide services to students.

• Organize a program that addresses school speech and language therapy goals per the students' IEPs.
• Work cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the local education agency per the student's IEP.
• Coordinate speech and language therapy services with student services provided by other school personnel per the student's IEP.
• Maintain records of the speech and language program and prepare periodic reports as required.
• Conduct speech and language therapy screenings per the PPT recommendations.
• Administer formal and informal (ongoing & curriculum-based) assessments based upon PPT decisions.
• Analyze and interpret information to make relevant school-based recommendations regarding the need for speech and language therapy services.
• Provide appropriate information on an informal or formal basis regarding speech and language therapy programs through consultation, trainings, and/or professional development.
• Supervise Clinical Fellows, SLP-Assistants (SLP-A) and interns, if applicable.
• Collaborate/consult with classroom teachers in the management of disorders that limits abilities to communicate verbally and perform daily functional communication.
• Manage the facilities, materials and equipment, including assistive technology if needed, necessary to the delivery of services.
• Plan evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students per the PPT process & adjust intervention strategies based upon student performance and data collection.
• Use evidence-based methods and techniques appropriate to stated objectives per the students' IEP.
• Participate in Crisis Intervention Team meetings, PLCs, and weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Engage in continuing education and professional growth activities related to speech-language-hearing and education.

• Master's Degree from an ASHA accredited university is required.
• Valid Speech-Language Pathologist license/credential is required or eligible for one.
• Required to travel between our Norwalk and Wallingford school programs.
• Experience working with students in a school setting is preferred.
• Availability for the position could be full year or just 10 months depending on the candidate.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

SESI Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.