Speech Language Pathologist with Autism Specialty

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The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for addressing the social and communication needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Responsibilities include :

• Administer speech and language screenings/ assessments/evaluations.
• Develop and implement speech and language treatment goals and objectives.
• Determine Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs, strategies, and

systems for each student.

• Integrate AAC strategies and systems into the student's daily activities.
• Integrate evidence-based practices for autism spectrum disorder into therapy sessions.
• Collect data on speech and language goals and objectives.
• Use data to guide therapy planning.
• Generate clinical SOAP notes and maintain therapeutic records.
• Create necessary materials to support a variety of communicative needs.
• Integrate staff training on the use of communication strategies and devices.
• Collaborate with the team to address individual students' communication needs and generalize effective communication skills to all classes.
• Write quarterly reports for parents and districts.
• Maintain personal development, hold certification with the ASHA professional organization, and obtain state licensure.
• Mentor/supervise Speech pathology students and individuals needing supervision during certification probationary periods.
• Work in collaboration with the social skills teacher.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders.
• Professional speech and language certification by the State of Missouri.
• ASHA certificate of clinical competence.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in providing speech and language treatment

infusing behavioral principles and techniques with individuals on the autism spectrum

and with related disabilities.

• Must have no physical limitations. The candidate must be able to lift. He/She must be able to participate in the CPI model of physical restraint.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Education

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