Speech and Language Pathologist

3 weeks ago


Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 Full time
Job Summary

This is an itinerant position that assesses to determine the presence or absence of speech and language delays and communication disorders in relationship to performance in the educational setting.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive and individualized education, intervention, and instruction for eligible learners based on speech and language impairment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct formal evaluations of students, ages 3-21, using appropriate and varied assessments, to determine eligibility as a student with a Speech and Language Impairment under IDEA and the impact of such speech and language impairment to the student's education and environment.
  • Develop and complete, or contribute to, a student's PA standardized evaluation reports (ER/RR) and individualized education plans (IEPs) adhering to timelines.
  • Facilitate the IEP to deliver specially designed instruction and related services designed to treat speech, language, and communication disorders.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records, prepare reports on children and activities that support their education as required by law, district/ IU8 policies and administrative regulations.
  • Provide training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals concerning communication skills.
  • Develop effective relationships and work collaboratively with other professionals to coordinate a team approach to student programs.
  • Where Certification and Licensure requirements are met, will complete all documentation and billing within required timelines including Medical Access billing for eligible students
  • Utilize Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and other LEA specific systems for timely data entry, reporting, and record keeping
  • Utilize a structured system and format for planning and instruction.
  • Complete required training that allows for maintenance of ASHA and PA certifications/ license by adhering to those standards and PA teaching requirements.
  • Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, parents, and other professionals in writing, by phone, email and or in person.
  • Provide consultative services to assigned districts.
  • Have knowledge of and use multiple computer-based programs to support ordering of materials, data collection, educational programming, and other required job assignments.
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of office equipment.
  • Modify teaching materials to accommodate individual students' needs within their educational placement.
  • Develop individualized or group speech programming to students with special needs.
  • Itinerant positions require travel between office sites and student locations.
  • Train support personnel, when needed.
  • Provide equitable, accurate, and frequent supportive and constructive feedback to students.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in responding to students.
  • Use a variety of appropriate assessments to evaluate individual and collective student progress continuously.
  • Interpret both formal and informal assessments to modify instructional decisions within the limits of one's role. Interpret assessment and use assessment data to general reports of progress.
  • Maintain accurate and timely instructional and non-instructional records with attention to designated timelines.
  • Maintains professional competence, expands and applies knowledge in professional area(s).
  • Demonstrates understanding of and abides by federal, state, and local school laws, regulations, and policies
  • Reviews and abides by the Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
  • Reviews and adheres to IU policies, procedures, and expectations.
  • Demonstrates regular and timely attendance.
  • Communicates effectively in verbal and written form in a professional and timely manner.
  • Must have personal and reliable transportation to visit all work locations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with IU8 Board policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.
Requirements
  • Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
  • Pennsylvania Department of Education Teaching or Educational Specialist Certification in accordance with Certification Staffing Policy Guidelines
  • American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence or Clinical Fellow Candidate
Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance coverage provided with no monthly premiums

Dental Insurance

Vision Care Plan

Health Savings Account (HSAs)

Tuition Reimbursement

403 (b) Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pennsylvania Public Schools Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)



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