Speech Language Pathologist

Description

Licensed Speech Language Pathologist Opportunity!

Pine Tree Society is excited to announce a unique opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist to participate in a new pilot immersion program.

This innovative, grant-funded position provides an exceptional opportunity for a Speech-Language Pathologist to gain hands‑on clinical experience in specialized areas such as augmentative and alternative communication, early intervention service delivery and collaboration, and additional assistive technology tools for learning.

The Speech Language Pathologist will be learning in a supportive, collaborative environment while working within a school setting amidst other Pine Tree Society teammates. They will also be immersed and learn the specific values, actions and behaviors that create the impact that makes up Pine Tree Society’s 90 years of “Discovering Abilities Together.”

As part of this opportunity, this candidate will...

• Receive direct training, professional mentorship, immersion in Pine Tree Society and school partnership community culture and meaningful experiences serving children with a wide range of developmental, intellectual, physical, and neurological disabilities.
• Learn and be prepared to independently create the individualized, integrated, experience immersed in a school community, collaboratively with other providers that results in changed communication opportunities for students of all abilities.
• Have the opportunity to participate, observe, learn and replicate best practices across Pine Tree Society’s programming, including a collaborative early learning center and barrier‑free accessible camp.
• Learn how Pine Tree Society delivers services with Positivity, Creativity, Collaboration, and respect for each child and family’s communication needs. This will include intentional exposure to family‑centered practice, inclusive preschool supports, interdisciplinary teaming, assistive technology and augmentative communication, responsive coaching, and strategies that help children communicate meaningfully across daily routines and environments. This model will also emphasize not only clinical skill development, but the Pine Tree Society way of practicing: high expectations, compassionate service, practical problem‑solving, strong partnerships, and a belief that early communication access can change the trajectory of a child’s learning, participation, and independence.

• Intentional participation and development within Pine Tree Society’s mission, values, team and collaborative approach, and “how can we?” mindset of creating communication and access for all.
• Participation in pilot immersion sessions, teaming with school partners, and other Pine Tree Society programs to learn and implement what makes Pine Tree Society unique in creating impact and accessibility for people with disabilities.

• Delivery of pre‑school services for students identified with speech‑language impairments at partner schools that help children in the achievement of IEP goals.
• Teaming with preschool teams, parents, and other related service providers to improve student progress toward IEP goals.
• Conducting comprehensive assessments in the area of speech and language
• Learn to perform AAC evaluations and determine appropriate low‑tech and high‑tech AAC systems to meet individual needs.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans including those that integrate AAC systems and functional communication goals.
• Learn how to provide training and support to clients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary staff on AAC device use and maintenance.
• Monitor client progress; make adjustments to communication plans, and documents as needed.
• Learn how to educate stakeholders on communication accessibility, language development, including the importance of AAC for individuals with complex needs.
• Learn about the current emerging AAC technologies, tools, and best practices through coaching and mentoring.

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology is…