Pre-K Speech Language Pathologist - Arundel

About the role

We are seeking preschool SLPs at our CDS York site in Arundel. These are 40 hour per week, academic year positions, working primarily in the York County area.

Responsibilities

• Completes speech and language evaluations for children ages 3-5.
• Provides direct services and tele-therapy for children identified with a speech and language delay.
• Consults with classroom and program teachers.
• Works with a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
• Travel is required.

Requirements

• Current licensure.
• Criminal History Records Check.
• DHHS background check.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in an appropriate field of study.
• Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems, and special education methods.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to provide individual and group services in a variety of settings and models.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to adapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environments.
• Ability to establish an effective rapport relationship with children and parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team.
• Ability to travel to a variety of locations to deliver services.
• Ability to treat and motivate young children.

Skills

• Written authorization to commit agency funds (Individuals with Maine Department of Education Certification 293).

Benefits

• Maine State Employee Medical coverage.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• $250 per year Professional Development Stipend.
• Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays.

Pay

Salary Range Calendar: $40,537 - $70,278

Schedule

Academic year positions, working primarily in the York County area.

Benefits

• Child Development Services serves the early intervention and special education needs of Maine's children birth to age five.
• We have over 400 employees, a large network of contracted providers and currently serve over 3,500 children ages 0 to 5 years.
• CDS consists of 10 principal sites throughout Maine with several satellite offices.
• CDS is an equal opportunity employer.