Long Term Substitute -Preschool Early Intervention-Speech Language Pathologist

Bucks County Intermediate Unit • Levittown, PA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will access needs, plan strategies, and deliver evidence-based support 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. This position is not eligible for remote work, telecommuting, or off-site work arrangements.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Pennsylvania Department of Education (Instructional or Specialist) certificate in Speech-Language Impaired PK-12
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
• License to practice Speech Language Pathology issued by PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
• 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 regulations
• Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.
• Regular attendance and reliable on-site presence
• Knowledge of a broad range of assessment strategies and analysis skills
• High level organization and time management skills
• Strategic thinking in the delivery of services to students

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Fellowship (CF) candidates who are eligible to begin or are currently completing the ASHA Clinical Fellowship will be considered for Long Term Substitute (LTS) positions in the Related Services program, while pursuing the CCC-SLP and license.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Access needs, plan strategies, and deliver evidence-based support to students with communicative disabilities.
• 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 Individualized 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.
• Provide guidance, support, and collaboration with colleagues and team members as needed to support departmental and organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

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