Speech Language Department Supervisor

Job Summary

To provide leadership and oversight to the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) department. This role balances clinical expertise with administrative and team leadership, ensuring the highest quality of communication and feeding services for students with medically complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Developing caseload and staffing ratios annually to ensure quality services and documentation
• Making sure all documentation is up-to-date and follows HMS standards and best practices
• Creating and updating policies and procedures for the Speech Department
• Sharing important information with the team and planning how to implement new processes
• Maintaining and suggesting necessary equipment and supplies to the supervisor
• Managing schedules and timesheets for Speech Department staff members
• Collaborating with school-wide leadership to develop and refine policies related to IEP implementation, communication and feeding protocols, and therapeutic best practices
• Representing the Speech Therapy Department in leadership meetings and serving as a liaison between therapists, administrators, and external stakeholders
• Performing and documenting pre-admission evaluations
• Participating in multidisciplinary discussions of current, future, and non-enrolled students
• Maintaining a reduced student caseload

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree from an accredited school in Speech/Language Pathology
• Pennsylvania certification: Teacher of the Speech and Language Impaired
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC’s) from ASHA
• Licensure or equivalent with intent to obtain
• Five years of clinical experience, with at least two years of supervisory experience, required

Required Skills / Abilities

• Clinical experience with students with complex communication needs who use AAC
• Strong team leadership and staff development skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403 B Thrift Plan (Tax-Sheltered Annuity)
• many more

Schedule

Typically works Monday to Friday 8am-4:00pm with the ability to Flex your schedule

Pay

Range: $76,079 to $87,784, qualifications and experience will assist in determining salary offer