Preschool Early Intervention Speech and Language Pathologist Itinerant- Penn Hills (includes Gateway 3 classroom)

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Pittsburgh, PA

83d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Speech and Language Pathologist within the Preschool Early Intervention program, specifically serving the Penn Hills area, including the Gateway 3 classroom. The role involves identifying eligible students, developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and providing speech therapy services in various settings. The Speech and Language Pathologist will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing caseload schedules, and staying current with professional development. This role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to support families and improve student outcomes.

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.