SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (AUTISM) PART TIME

Description

DESCRIPTION

$45-$50 per hour

AUTISM PROGRAM - 12-MONTH

FULL-TIME

JOB SUMMARY

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) at The Foundation Schools provide comprehensive speech and language services to meet the needs of students with oral communication and speech or language impairments. They screen, evaluate and provide appropriate services to students with communication disorders (articulation, voice, language, fluency) that affect educational performance. They develop and implement appropriate goals and objectives for each individual student that supports the student’s ability to participate in and access the curriculum. They consult with parents and other staff members to address the students’ needs and they actively participate in IEP meetings for students with SLP needs. SLPs must provide related services in accordance with the students’ IEPs. SLPs effectively manage student behavior through implementation of behavior management systems, school rules, policies, and procedures. 

SUPERVISION: SLPs report to the Clinical Director

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administer and interpret speech language assessments and screenings for the purpose of diagnosis and recommendation of speech language services; make recommendations for continuance or changes of current speech-language services, or the termination of services
• Provide individualized speech-language services to meet the student’s needs and to correct existing speech-language impairments
• Ensure speech-language service requirements are met to maintain 100% compliance with students’ IEPs and requirements are rendered as prescribed on the IEP
• Assist teachers, diagnostic prescriptive teachers, and other staff in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech-language impairments; serve as a resource to school staff in developing a program that meets the students’ oral communication and speech-language development needs
• Make recommendations for selection of augmentative or alternative communication methods for students
• Provide case management for students by collaborating with parents, guardians, and outside agencies; make appropriate referrals for needed services and look for new resources that support students’ speech-language goals for improvement
• Complete accurate comprehensive reports for students as assigned for evaluation purposes. Ensure all outside and internal speech reports are in the files and signed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to adapt a variety of speech-language strategies and approaches to meet the needs of individual students; evaluate effectiveness, document, and make modifications based on data, reflection and feedback
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic area that is conducive to providing speech services
• Participate in the development and monitoring of students’ IEPs, BIPs, and FBAs including completion of required documentation within set guidelines
• Complete required related service notes and billing documentation accurately and within assigned deadlines
• Demonstrate an understanding of how our students’ disabilities impact their behavior and ability to learn; display knowledge of students’ diagnoses and adapt intervention strategies accordingly to meet the requirements of the students’ IEPs and BIPs
• Effectively manage student behavior through implementation of behavior management systems, school rules, policies, and procedures; model appropriate behavior for students during the school day
• Proactively identify behaviors among all students that could lead to a crisis, an unsafe situation or disrupt the learning environment; use effective behavior management techniques to address these behaviors in order to limit the severity and length of disruptions
• Proactively provide supervision of students to ensure the safety and security of the school program at all times
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with The Foundation Schools Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Statement and student record confidentiality procedures
• Demonstrate appropriate use of verbal de-escalation skills to manage student behaviors; utilize the behavior continuum in order to use or consider the use of the least restrictive behavioral interventions necessary; use effective, appropriate, and approved strategies during a crisis including the participation in seclusions, therapeutic holds, escorts, and student restraints when necessary; consistently, and appropriately utilize and model TACT 2 techniques or classroom behavior management strategies
• Work with other SLPs, therapists, teachers, school leaders, and other team members to determine the student and/or classroom needs and adjust interventions and practices to best meet those needs; work with team to develop interventions and/or incentive plans when appropriate
• Actively participate in committees, meetings, supervision, and professional development activities
• Consistently model and implement the organization’s core values to drive actions and to guide our students to incorporate Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, Respect, and Leadership into positive behaviors
• Comply with all of The Foundation Schools’ policies, rules, protocols, and procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned

BENEFITS

• Company Paid –Group Term Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurances, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan (Up to 8% employer contribution after 1 year of service for eligible employees), Educational Funds Assistance, 9 Paid Holidays, Paid Days Leave (PTO), Extended Sick Leave, Scheduled School Leave
• Company and Employee Cost Shared - Health Insurance (include prescription and visions benefits), Dental Insurance
• Employee Paid - Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) Medical & Dependent Care Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness Benefits
• Other Benefits - Credit Union Membership, Free Parking on Site, Professional Development Programs

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Licensure

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology is required
• Current Maryland license to practice speech and language therapy is required
• Three or more years of successful experience working with children and/or adolescents in a school setting is preferred
• Three or more years of experience working with emotionally disabled students or children with autism is preferred
• Knowledge of current DSM and IDEA and their specific applications to educating students with special education needs and emotional and other disabilities preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities are a plus

Physical, Interpersonal and Cognitive

• Utilize basic office equipment such as computer, tablet, telephone, fax, copier, etc.
• Complete reports and data input while using a variety of computer programs
• Move and carry supplies; light lifting, non-repetitive 
• Maintain a professional demeanor and relationship with students, colleagues, families and community partners
• Work positively and collaboratively with others
• Maintain a professional work ethic and meet the standards of professionalism including appropriate attire, attendance, and timeliness
• Demonstrate effective time management and organization skills 
• Prioritize and plan work activities 
• Use time and resources efficiently, set realistic action plans and goals
• Speak clearly and be understood by others
• Read and express thoughts in a written format
• Possess and demonstrate a high level of mental and emotional balance
• Respond quickly and tactfully to crisis situations while using critical thinking to assess problems
• Work with minimum supervision and meet deadlines
• Physically restrain or assist in student restraints
• Possess sufficient mobility to provide program support and manage student behaviors