Preschool Speech-Language Pathologist

The Speech Language Pathologist organizes, evaluates and conducts speech/language, swallowing and hearing screening tests and treatments for the Special Education services Program for all age groups.

* Demonstrates extensive knowledge of language development, assessment, and interventions.

* Assesses and recommends appropriate adaptations for the children to use in the classroom and home.

* Models developmentally appropriate practices.

* Completes and submits all monthly billing and Medicaid reimbursement forms in a timely manner to the Coordinator of Clinical Services

* Works with content area support staff and classroom team to develop and implement assigned children's IEPs.

* Adequately prepares individual and group therapy sessions based on children's objectives and classroom learning opportunities.

* Provides Speech Therapy services to children with special needs as determined by the child's (Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

* Ensures that all children with special needs receive fully inclusive programming in the classroom setting.

* Assist child achieve a maximum level of independence.

* Engages students by creating motivating treatment sessions

* Travels to community sites (including homes) for Speech Therapy services, including related service, early intervention treatments, and/or evaluations

* Observes, records, and reports individual child behavior maintaining accurate, prompt, and confidential documentation.

* Provides an environment of acceptance; enhances children's understanding of themselves as individuals.

* Communicates with children in a positive manner, providing a supportive social and emotional climate.

* Assists with the appropriate transitioning of children with special needs to their next learning environment.

* Assesses and recommends appropriate adaptations for the children to use in the classroom and home.

* Updates children's objectives relating to the IEPs, as necessary with supervision.

* Administer and interpret evaluations for preschool and early intervention children

* Provide screenings to local community sites on an as needed basis

* Provides regular supervisory sessions to CFY candidates as needed, including verbal and written constructive feedback and assessing children's goals and functional status

* Stresses follow through of therapy goals in the classroom setting and supporting classroom goals in therapy.

* Provides service coordination for approved children.

* Provides training to classroom staff and families on the proper use of recommended augmentative communication equipment.

* Works with parents and staff to plan appropriate at-home activities for children.

* Participates in scheduled parent conferences twice yearly and additional individual conferences as needed.

* Participates in workshops, in-service training, classroom team meetings, and regular staff meetings. Shares appropriate information.

* Participates as a committee member of the Head Start Early Childhood Development/Special Services Committee/Health Advisory and other Agency committees, and other community sponsored events as requested.

* Participates in Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Conferences upon request.

* Other Duties:
* * In accordance with Family Enrichment Network's "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry-out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* 401(k)

* 401(k) matching

* Dental insurance

* Employee assistance program

* Flexible spending account

* Health insurance

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person