Speech Language Pathologist (Issaquah, WA) $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

About the role

Gersh Autism has been empowering students on the autism spectrum since 1990. We serve individuals aged 5-21 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, offering personalized education and comprehensive therapeutic services.

Responsibilities

• Promote optimal function and engagement in meaningful activities
• Provide speech and language therapy, including evaluations and progress reports
• Work with children who have autism
• Use behavior management techniques
• Consult and collaborate with parents, schoolteachers, and colleagues

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders
• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Washington
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred
• TSSLD certification preferred
• Prompt Experience preferred

Working Conditions

• Location: Onsite at our school in Issaquah, WA
• Monday - Friday / 8:00am - 3:45pm
• School/Classroom Setting

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday
• Ability to lift (at least 50-65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes
• Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training)
• Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly
• Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships
• Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations

Benefits for Full Time Employees

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Plan (401k matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

Pay Range

$90,000 - $105,000 USD per year (Cougar Mountain)

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