Speech Language Pathologists

About the role

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathology Lead. The role involves evaluating, assessing, and treating students with communication disorders associated with intellectual disabilities, autism, and multiple disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Screen, identify, assess and develop recommendations for students with communication disorders and deficits in functional communication, speech, language, fluency, voice, feeding/dysphagia and pragmatics.
• Provide individual and group treatment to students with varying speech and language abilities and needs.
• Develop and create appropriate augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) systems; train student, staff and parents on use of AAC (low-tech and hi-tech); ensure consistent use and incorporation of AAC into student's program.
• Advise and ensure the follow-through of adaptations, modifications and accommodations in order to maximize student learning and accessibility to the program.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and evaluations using a variety of assessment tools and resources; develop complete written evaluations.
• Collaborate and actively participate in IEP meetings and conferences.
• Notify teachers and administrators of identified speech and language students and develop an efficient schedule in which to work with them.
• Research new information on intervention/treatment techniques, methods, assessment materials, and available resources; share information with teachers and parents as appropriate.
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling and brisk walking, and which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (40 lbs.).
• Ability to lift and position physically disabled individuals may be required.

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of students with intellectual disabilities, autism and multiple disabilities.
• Knowledge of the current Federal guidelines for Special Education.
• Ability to evaluate problems and progress of students.
• Ability to independently problem solve and navigate the steps needed to accomplish the tasks of the position.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain required documentation of student records and complete appropriate Medicaid documentation.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, or initiation of Clinical Fellowship year.
• Successful completion of the required training courses within a specified period of time.
• Tuberculosis screening to assure no significant risk to the health and safety of others.
• Successfully passing a criminal background investigation and pre-employment and random drug screenings.
• Covid-19 Vaccination(s).

Qualifications

• Completion of a master's degree program in Speech Language Pathology, and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA or initiation of Clinical Fellowship year; as of 12/31/09 must be licensed by the District of Columbia's Dept. of Health as an SLP.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the current principles, procedures, techniques and instrumentation used in evaluating speech and language status of children and young adults.
• Considerable knowledge of the relationships among speech and language difficulties with particular concern for individuals with multiple disabilities, intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Considerable knowledge of the normal development of speech and language abilities.
• Working knowledge of sound recorders, voice recorders, voice output devices and other specialized equipment used in evaluation and treatment of communication disorders.
• Ability to develop, implement and coordinate speech and language services for students with communication disorders.
• Ability to evaluate the habilitative communication potential of students and apply appropriate therapy plans.
• Ability to plan, organize and conduct a speech and language therapy treatment program and to apply therapy techniques in observing, testing, and evaluating students.
• Ability to utilize various forms of data collection, including audio and video tapes, and language samples.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, caring and cooperative relationships with students and their guardians/families.
• Ability to maintain required documentation of student records and complete appropriate Medicaid documentation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence using English grammar and spelling.

Benefits

Maintain confidentiality of parent, student and staff personal identifiable information.

Pay

Salaried position.

Schedule

7:50 AM to 3:40 PM - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:50 AM to 4:30 PM - Wednesday