Speech Language Pathologist

Job description

Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs. **Job Summary:** The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) plays a vital role in supporting students' communication and language development in a school setting. This professional collaborates with educators, families, and other specialists to identify, assess, and treat speech and language disorders to help students achieve academic success and social integration. **Essential Functions:** **Assessment & Diagnosis:** - Accepts referrals for students suspected of, or exhibiting communication disorders - Ensures referrals are entered into the screening/evaluation process as per program procedures - Conducts screening/evaluations individually, as part of a multidisciplinary team - Identifies through screening/evaluation students with communication disorders - Generates evaluation reports (ER) individually or as part of a team **Treatment Planning & Implementation:** - Develops, reviews, and/or revises the Individual Education Program (IEP) of eligible students in coordination with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel - Utilizes evidence-based practices and innovative techniques to address communication challenges - **Client & Family Support:** - Provides education and resources to students, caregivers, and families to facilitate progress outside therapy sessions - Consults with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel regarding the management of communication disorders and the connection between language development and education **Documentation & Compliance:** - Maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation of screenings/assessments, treatment/therapy plans, progress reports, and therapy session summaries - Ensures compliance with all relevant state, federal, and organizational guidelines **Collaboration & Professional Development:** - Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, including educators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, etc. - Participates in ongoing professional development and stay current on advancements in speech-language pathology Performs other related duties as assigned **Minimum Requirements:** - Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required; Master’s Degree preferred - Current state licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist - Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA (preferred or required) - Credentials necessary for participation in the School-Based ACCESS Program preferred - 1–3 years of clinical experience in speech-language pathology preferred - Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs/developmental delays and with developing and implementing educational programs is required - The holder of this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance (MA) or other state or federal healthcare program - Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance - Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance - FBI Criminal Background Clearance - TB Test and Pre-employment Physical **Demonstrated Knowledge of:** - Various communication disorders and appropriate treatment - Social aspects of communication, including challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, and lack of communication opportunities - Cognitive aspects of communication, including attention, memory, sequencing, problem solving, and executive functioning - Data analysis and the ability to develop evidence-based strategies - School programs, processes and policies **Demonstrated Ability to:** - Modify intervention plans, strategies, materials or instrumentation as appropriate to meet the needs of students - Manage a caseload of 50+ students and various other priorities under changing deadlines - Make decisions and recommendations **to family/caregivers and other professionals** - Be well-organized and detail-oriented - Work independently and collaboratively - Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written language - Establish and maintaining positive, respectful relationships with a variety of people - Engage families and the larger community in the life of the school **Note:** CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.