Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Function as a member of an educational team, which may consist of, but not be limited to, the following: principals, supervisors, teachers, district representatives, parents and agency representatives.
• Perform educational speech language evaluations and screenings as requested by the principals, supervisors and appropriate designated district personnel.
• When necessary, these evaluation/re-evaluations will be implemented through formal testing procedures as related to possible changes in the educational placement of students.
• Informal assessments may include Curriculum-Based Assessment, classroom observations, teacher conferences, parent conferences, etc.
• Conduct in-service presentations in specific areas related to his/her own qualifications and individual competencies, upon request of the principals, supervisors and appropriate designated district personnel.
• Identify the educational needs of regular and/or exceptional students as well as the intellectual, social and emotional capabilities in order to meet the specific needs of students.
• Serve as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team concerning recommendations for classroom strategies, educational and affective placement and programming.
• Participate in conferences with parents, school and agency staff.
• Conduct speech language diagnostics of students on a group or individual basis as defined by evaluations and IEP's.
• Absorb any other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Qualifications

• PA Instructional I or II Speech Certification required
• Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology required
• ASHA Certified or ASHA CFY eligible preferred
• Candidate must possess a caring, friendly and helpful personality
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Must demonstrate the ability to be organized and have good communication skills
• Must have obtained (or will obtain) valid PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Criminal History Background Checks within the last twelve (12) months.