Speech Language Pathologist Job McVeytown Pennsylvania USA,Healthcare

Location: McVeytown

The Tuscarora Intermediate Unit is accepting applications for a Speech Language Pathologist. for Mifflin County, PA for the School Year. The Step 1 salary for this position is $60,472. Salary is determined by step placement on salary scale, based on education and experience.

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Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Report
Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance
Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
Act 114 Federal Criminal History Clearance

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This is a full-time, 187 day position
SLP will work with early intervention and K-12 students
Supplemental annual stipend of $1,000 for IEP development
Tuition reimbursement may be provided
Mentor will be assigned as needed
10 Sick Days and 2 Personal Days awarded annually
We offer a $2,000 sign‑on bonus to highly qualified applicants with the following highly qualified credentials
Possess a Master's Degree or Master's Equivalency in Speech Pathology from an ASHA accredited program.
Certification
- Pennsylvania Instructional I or Instructional II Certificate in Special Education, Speech/Language Impaired PK-12 or Speech‑Language Pathologist Educational Specialist, Certificate PK-12.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is preferred; however, a Clinical Fellowship candidate will be considered
Pennsylvania State License in Speech‑Language Pathology (preferred).
Prior experience in an educational setting is preferred.

The Speech Therapist shall be directly responsible to the Supervisor of Special Education for supervision and evaluation. The Speech Therapist may work in either a school age program or an early intervention program as assigned by the Supervisor and Director of Special Education.

Fundamental Duties/Essential Functions

Administer standardized tests for accurate diagnosis of communication disorders.

Use all available diagnostic information to assist the multidisciplinary team in determining eligibility for services and to formulate short and long‑term intervention goals and incorporate these in the prescribed procedural safeguards/IEP format.

Develop therapy and treatment plans to address speech and language disorders.

Establish treatment goals and appropriate milestones for students.

Research speech and language disorders and appropriate remediation techniques.

Maintain effective communication with parents/guardians and district staff/classroom teachers to implement goals and aid in carrying out speech and language objectives.

Maintain effective communication with all local service agencies (social, education, medical) to coordinate pertinent information relative to student programming.

Maintain adequate records on each student to guarantee program effectiveness and instructional continuity.

Participate in speech screenings for preschool age students run in conjunction with local area service agencies. And/ or screen new students entering a school age program in the beginning of the year or upon entry.

Participate in periodic meetings with the supervisor, periodic staff meetings and scheduled in‑services that will identify needs and new methods and will insure provision of the most effective services.

Assist regular and special education professionals in the transition process from preschool to school age special education services.

Assist regular and special education professionals in the transition process from a school age program to a post‑secondary outcome.

Complete Medical Access billing and all required components indicated by the Department of Human Services if certification and licensure is in place.

Attend trainings to stay current in evidence based practices in the discipline.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor of Special Education or Director of Special Education.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the Pennsylvania Special Education Regulations and Standards.

Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Ability to exert up to 50 pounds…