Speech Technician

Speech Technician Overview

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 50 completed and verified college credits required.
• Bachelor's degree in speech/language pathology, education, special education or closely related field preferred.
• Training in speech and language services or significant experience with speech technology desired.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working within the Special Education Field and experience working with Speech Output Devices is strongly recommended.
• Basic knowledge in the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred.
• Some experience working with individuals with significant challenging behaviors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and maintains Picture Communication Systems and functional communication materials, utilized by Melmark’s students.
• Programs and maintains all Speech Output Devices utilized by students under the supervision of the Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Provides direct training to staff on maintenance of communication systems.
• Researches new technology for Speech Output Devices, including specially designed instruction, assistive technology and tools.
• Serves as the product liaison with all device distributors and manufacturers.
• Affords assistance in maintaining and organizing Speech department records.
• Updates student protocols and speech programs, as directed by the Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Represents Speech department in team meetings and parent trainings, as required.
• Participates in the collaborative team model at Melark, which will include all support services required of Melark staff: student ratio support when needed for educational/residential staff, support in data collection when needed for education and behavioral documentation, support in classroom and group management, support in daily living skills when needed, etc.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Benefits including Vacation, Holiday and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Student Loan Reimbursement
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees