Speech Language Pathologist - Lakeland School District - Lackawanna County

Aveanna Healthcare • Jermyn, PA

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About The Position

Aveanna Education Services is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist who will be responsible for the delivery of quality care according to the student's Individualized Education Plan. Care may involve assessments, administering treatments and therapies, care planning, communication with other members of the students' multi-disciplinary team. The Speech Language Pathologist may also assist with coordination of care and training staff and family members.

Requirements

• Masters' Degree from an accredited university or program in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in the state of practice.
• Additional requirements vary by state and district (e.g., First Aid, CPR certification, mandated reporter training, child abuse clearances, criminal history background checks).
• Continuing Education as required by state and/or licensing/regulatory bodies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the SETT framework.
• Experience with RTI and MTSS.
• Experience with feeding and swallowing evaluations and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care according to the student's Individualized Education Plan.
• Conduct assessments and administer treatments and therapies.
• Plan care and communicate with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist with coordination of care and training for staff and family members.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to understand students' strengths, interests, and needs.
• Utilize a variety of evaluation tools to assess students' speech or language needs.
• Propose relevant IEP goals to interdisciplinary teams.
• Collect and summarize data on students' progress and draft progress reports.
• Support students' use of high and low-tech AAC systems.
• Review and discuss caseload with Aveanna's Clinical Director at least once a month.
• Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
• Provide screenings to identify students who require speech and/or language interventions.
• Provide written evaluations defining Speech Therapy needs, goals, and expected outcomes.
• Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Master's degree