Speech Language Pathologist

Description To provide direct and consultative speech and language therapy services to children and adolescent with autism, including evaluation and treatment of linguistic and cognitive communication disorders and development processes. To work as part of a larger educational treatment team as defined by individualized program plans. Essential Core Responsibilities Direct Service Delivery Screens and evaluates students as part of the speech and language assessment procedures per programSchedules students for therapy within frequency guidelines per programDevelops and conducts direct service delivery based on findings from assessments and in support of individualized treatment goals and IEP goalsProvides interventions through individual, group, and/or consultative models based on student needs Indirect Service Delivery Attends team meetings as requestedPerforms as an active and effective team member on assigned teamsConsults with larger treatment team, according to allotted time in the IEPCommunicates with teachers and program supervisors regarding schedule changesIdentifies students’ therapy needs Documentation Documents assessment results and treatment interventions within established school and IEP guidelinesFollows Faison Center guidelines for speech therapy employeesCommunicates with families and shares that communication with the student’s teacherMaintains service delivery schedule on shared drive and tracks makeup time needed and providedComplies with documentation forms prescribed by placing agencies and the Department of EducationDemonstrates clearly and concisely a specialized understating of students from a speech pathologist perspectiveAddresses IEP documentation requirements Department Related Administration Assists in planning of speech and language therapy departmental projects and researchAttends supervision and staff meetingsMaintains work areas and determines needed suppliesCompletes data reports as assigned Continuing Education Attends required in-service trainingAttends necessary amount of continued education requirements for licensure Requirements Experience Requirements Demonstrated specialized understanding of motor, cognitive, psychosocial and communicative aspects of autism spectrum disordersAbility to utilize knowledge in student evaluation, treatment planning and participation and consultation as part of larger treatment teamKnowledge of applied behavior analysis as demonstrated through experienceDemonstrated ability to use supportive communication techniques based on student needsExperience in pediatric speech and language servicesAbility to independently carry caseload including scheduling, evaluation, treating, consulting and adhering to policies Education Requirements Master’s degree in speech and language pathology from ASHA accredited program requiredLicensure as speech and language pathologist from Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech Pathology Essential Physical Requirements Lift 50 pounds (and keep back straight while doing so)Bend at all joints fluentlyMove in and out of and maintain a kneeling position for up to five minutesReach in all directionsGrasp using both handsMove quickly in both confined and open spaces to avoid safety issuesRun in order to retrieve an individual who is moving quickly away from staffMaintain balance while lowering to a half squat position