Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, or Hearing & Speech Sciences
• Maryland State license in Speech and Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) or eligible to obtain ASHA CCC after completion of the clinical fellowship (CF) year
• Knowledge of speech and language disabilities and appropriate/effective therapy strategies or accommodations
• Demonstrate diagnostic skills in speech and language development
• Ability to administer formal and informal assessment instruments for articulation, language, voice, fluency, and functional communication
• Ability to analyze and write evaluation reports and Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Knowledge of Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI)
• Knowledge of the Medicaid billing process
• Knowledge of educational and psychological assessments
• Knowledge of the general education curriculum
• Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups, including but not limited to parents, fellow staff, students, administrators, and community agency representatives
• Demonstrate success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below

Responsibilities

• Administer speech and language screenings and assessments to students
• Write screening summaries and evaluation reports based on formal and informal assessment results within the mandatory timelines
• Provide consultation services to classroom teachers, support staff, and families
• Observe students in various school environments and provide screening information to the Student Services Teams (SST) and IEP teams
• Implementation of MTSS/RTI plans for students with speech and language needs
• Attend and actively participate in IEP meetings
• Develop IEPs, including entering present levels of functioning in speech and language skills as it relates to social and academic performance
• Write IEP speech, language, and functional communication goals that are anchored to curricular standards
• Document data/observations from therapy sessions and consultations
• Track data and provide quarterly progress reports each marking period
• Complete and submit monthly Medicaid billing for case management and therapy documentation
• Participate in parent conferences and team meetings
• Demonstrate initiative and self-regulation
• Maintain excellent organizational skills and professional development
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including teachers, PTs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, SLPAs, instructional assistants (IAs), behavioral specialists, school psychologists, etc.
• Report to work promptly
• Work under stress and meet deadlines
• Plan a speech-language therapy schedule that meets the needs of students
• Travel between schools as necessary
• Provide resource assistance in workshop activities
• Establish positive public relations between the school, families, and community