2026-2027 Anticipated Speech and Language Therapist

Pottsgrove School District•Pottstown, PA

22h

About The Position

Speech/Language Therapists are itinerant professional specialists, who are responsible for providing a comprehensive speech and language program for individual students and/or groups of students within the location assigned by the program supervisor. Therapists work as members of a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of appropriate programs to students. Therapists provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services to students. Position will be focused on providing therapy instruction to students with augmentative alternative communication needs. Position will be located at Pottsgrove High School and West Pottsgrove Elementary.

Requirements

PA Certification in Speech/Language
State Certification to practice as evidenced by current state licensure as a Speech and Language Therapist.
ASHA Certifications
Minimum requirement – Bachelor’s degree in the area of Speech/Language, with enrollment in a Master’s Level Speech/Language program and a concurrent mentoring program.
PA State Licensure and Master’s preferred
Ability to interpret, analyze, and problem solve
Able to converse and interact with students, staff, and families, maintaining a high level of professionalism
Able to read and understand documents relating federal, state, and local mandates as well as education and speech pathology
Familiarity with technology and augmentative alternative communication devices including personal computers
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional literature.
Ability to write reports and formal correspondence that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of supervisors, administrators, staff, and the general public.
Ability to effectively develop and present student service plans based on assessment of needs.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents, agencies, or other members of the community.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts in the performance of routine assignments.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions and regulations involving both abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to apply sound judgment to resolve conflicts and solve problems.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, administration, agencies, and the community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Ability to meet demands from several people, and to multi-task.
Must have current Act 34, 151 & 114 Clearances

Nice To Haves

Specific expertise in supporting student communication needs including use of AAC is preferred.
Specific expertise in the SETT (student, environment, task, tool) and assistive technology for AAC (augmentative and alternative communication)

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, integrative speech/language assessment and therapy for students in need of these service.
Develop, implement, maintain, and document a program of therapy, which meets the needs of each student.
Provide therapy in a consistent and productive manner that includes documentation of progress based on IEP goals
Adhere to school district, intermediate unit, state, and federal guidelines
Prepare and complete information relative to screenings, assessments, Evaluation Reports, IEPs, data collection and reports on progress, within the established timelines
Collaborate with classroom teachers, staff members, therapists, and families to offer information, support, instruction, suggestions, and provide modeling of strategies that promote the student’s systematic progress toward skill development.
Be familiar with best practices
Participate in an ongoing program of staff development
Maintain and submit in a timely manner individual student tracking and billing information, through submission of Penn Data forms, Access, and attendance reports, as directed by the Director of Pupil Services.
Prepare and submit weekly and daily schedules, as directed
Maintain a student caseload that approaches the upper limits of Pennsylvania’s Chapter 14 requirements for Speech/ Language therapists unless students’ needs warrant a reduced schedule and the Director of Pupil Services approves the therapist’s altered schedule.
Develops and implements intervention strategies and follows multi-tiered systems of support model employed by the District.
Completes medical assistance billing for eligible students.
Supports in the acquisition of student assistive technology including AAC through insurance funding sources, where applicable.
Documents speech and language therapy services and m aintains records in accordance with school district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
Consults with school staff, parents, administrators, physicians, community and other professionals in order to gather and communicate information to meet the speech and language therapy needs of students.
Serves as a resource to parents, school staff and administration on the disabling conditions and their effects on education.
Collaborates with community therapists and other healthcare providers for effective coordination of speech and language therapy services.
Experience supporting students across all 13 disability categories.
Therapist will support the early intervention transition and re-evaluation process.