Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist

Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist for grades K-12. This is a full-time position. SMAC is an inter-district agency providing special education services to children from preschool through grade 12, throughout the state of Maine. Join the Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative (SMAC) and experience the flexibility to shape your career while making a meaningful impact on students from preschool through grade 12.

This full-time position offers the opportunity to serve the 4-year old population in a supportive team environment. At SMAC, you'll be part of a dynamic team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Special Educators, and Behavioral Health Professionals. Our collaborative approach ensures that every team member is valued and empowered to share expertise, resources, and innovative practices. As our mission, SMAC fosters inter-district collaboration to address special service provider shortages, delivering efficiencies for schools and cost-savings for communities.

Enjoy the benefits of a flexible work environment, a strong sense of camaraderie, and the chance to grow professionally while serving Maine's youngest learners.

Brief

Job Duties:

• Assessing children's communication skills for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
• Collaborating with a variety of groups and/or individuals for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Developing and implementing treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Certification/License:

• Valid Speech Pathologist license as issued by the Maine State Board of Examiners on Speech Pathology and Audiology.
• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education.

Education:

• Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.

Experience:

• Successful prior experience working with the appropriate grade levels is preferred, but not required.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Professional Development
• 403 B Retirement Options
• Follow CDS academic year with major holidays & school vacations off
• PTO time offered
• Mileage reimbursement

Note:

Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative employees are not eligible for Maine State Retirement, but are eligible to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan.

Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community:

Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches

Views of the Saco River to its west

Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area

It is less than two hours north of Boston

Home to a growing population of diverse residents

Picturesque downtown Maine's youngest city, with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown

Thriving economy

Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking

Compensation:
Based on education level, experience, and per the collective bargaining agreement Range: $49,750 - $81,650

Equal Opportunity:
The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity. The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Therefore, selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.