Preschool Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist

Bucks County Intermediate Unit • Warminster, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will access needs, plan strategies and deliver evidence based supports to students with communicative disabilities across a variety of educational settings to include general and special education classrooms, specialized schools and community settings. Students may have single sound errors or multiple disabilities, and in working with students, the therapist must be adept at implementing and documenting varied strategies and deploying a variety of service delivery models to enhance communicative competence. Services provided by the SLP include assessment and intervention in speech sound disorders, voice, language, pragmatics, fluency, literacy (phonology), augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and dysphagia. Qualified applicants will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Certificate in Speech-Language Impaired PK-12
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• Strong understanding of current Pennsylvania and Federal Special Education Regulations.
• Clinical competence to support a wide range of communicative needs
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of computer technology and Augmentative-Alternative Communication
• Compliance with health, safety and confidentiality regulation
• Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• License to practice Speech Language Pathology issued by PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs is preferred.
• Will consider strong Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidate for Long Term Substitute (LTS) positions in the Related Services program.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Access needs, plan strategies and deliver evidence based supports to students with communicative disabilities across a variety of educational settings.
• Implement and document varied strategies and deploy a variety of service delivery models to enhance communicative competence.
• Provide assessment and intervention in speech sound disorders, voice, language, pragmatics, fluency, literacy (phonology), augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and dysphagia.
• Develop Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Collect and analyze data for progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues on IU and district initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level