Job Description:

The Speech and Language Pathologist is responsible for providing Speech and Language Therapy in the educational setting. In addition to providing direct therapy, the Speech and Language Pathologist is responsible for providing consultative/indirect training as needed, participating in the PPT process and supplying required documentation, and working in collaboration with the school team to develop appropriate treatments for students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Intervention and Educational Supports:

  • Provide direct speech and language therapy services as identified through the IEP to support students in the educational setting.

  • Collaborate with other school personnel and related service providers to support a cohesive educational plan for students.

  • Facilitate team meetings for a student as needed

• Assessment and Intervention Planning:

  • Conduct assessments relevant to the student’s abilities including screenings, and norms-based, criterion-referenced, and curriculum-based measures.

  • Communicate results in written and oral formats for Planning and Placement Team meetings.

  • Develop Goals and Objectives for the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) that reflect current needs and align with state educational standards.

  • Evaluate, using ongoing data collection, the effectiveness of interventions and modify as needed.

  • Utilize accommodations and modifications to support student learning.

• Staff Supervision:

  • As needed, supervise Speech and Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) to facilitate Speech and Language treatment

  • Design and implement individualized Supervision Plans for each SLPA in accordance with guidelines including direct and indirect supervision strategies.

  • Be available and accommodating to staff questions and feedback

  • Design and utilize data collection and performance management for SLPAs

• Professional Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the hiring and interview process as needed for SLPAs

  • Participate in leadership, school-wide, and team meetings as needed

  • Conduct self in professional manner and be a model for Prism’s core values

  • Develop and maintain documentation necessary for educational and state requirements (i.e. annual and triennial reports, progress markings, billing/Medicaid, daily notes and progress tracking).

  • Follow all ethical and professional guidelines put forth by the agency, Department of Education, ASHA, and state of CT licensure board.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess certification as a Speech and Language Pathologist (061) with the Connecticut State Department of Education, Certificate of Clinic Confidence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and must hold a valid CT Speech and Language Pathology License with the Department of Public Health

• 2+ years minimum experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist

• Experience working with students in special education, specifically students diagnosed with Autism

• Knowledgeable on language and communication disorders, oral motor and feeding concerns, training and modeling use of AAC, Apraxia of speech and interventions to address these areas.

• Engage in analysis of one’s own behavior and seek opportunities for the development and refinement of clinical/professional skills

• Willingness to accept and ability to apply feedback

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Organized, driven, friendly

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledgeable and passionate about the science of Applied Behavior Analysis in educational settings