Preschool Early Intervention Long Term Substitute Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist- Allegheny Valley, Deer Lakes (includes classroom), Highlands

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Pittsburgh, PA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the provision of special education services to eligible preschool-aged children in their least restrictive environment. This position conducts screenings and formal developmental evaluations for 3- to 5-year-old children to determine eligibility for preschool early intervention services and is responsible for the development and implementation of special education documents. The Special Education Teacher is knowledgeable of developmentally appropriate practices and effectively communicating and delivering specially designed instruction as per OCDEL service delivery model in specialized and community settings such as preschool, childcare, or home.

Requirements

Valid PA certification in Speech Language Impaired K-12 required
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence or a Clinical Fellow candidate who has passed the ASHA exam required
Ability to travel throughout the county required
Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct policy
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with individuals and teams.
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and handle multiple initiatives.
Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and willingness to experiment with new technologies.
Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR clearances are required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

Participates in the identification of eligible students by completing intake assessments and required documentation, including Evaluation Report and Individualized Education Program development, to maintain compliance with state and federal child find regulations.
Implements individual, group, and/or classroom speech therapy services in accordance with the child’s Individualized Education Program to meet the needs of students across a variety of settings.
Represents and promotes the AIU and Preschool Early Intervention by partnering with internal and external stakeholders to establish and maintain relationships that effectively support families and advance student outcomes.
Maintains required paperwork within timelines including Reevaluation Report, Individualized Education Program, progress monitoring, and other supporting documentation for each student on identified caseload to ensure student progress and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
Creates and maintains caseload schedule throughout an assigned region to ensure efficient and consistent service delivery per the Individualized Education Program.
Remains current with new and effective practices, program procedures, laws and regulations by attending professional development to comply with Preschool Early Intervention program requirements.