The Speech Language Pathologist organizes, evaluates and conducts speech/language, swallowing and hearing screening tests and treatments for the Special Education services Program for all age groups. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of language development, assessment, and interventions. Assesses and recommends appropriate adaptations for the children to use in the classroom and home. Models developmentally appropriate practices. Completes and submits all monthly billing and Medicaid reimbursement forms in a timely manner to the Coordinator of Clinical Services Works with content area support staff and classroom team to develop and implement assigned children's IEPs. Adequately prepares individual and group therapy sessions based on children's objectives and classroom learning opportunities. Provides Speech Therapy services to children with special needs as determined by the child's (Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Ensures that all children with special needs receive fully inclusive programming in the classroom setting. Assist child achieve a maximum level of independence. Engages students by creating motivating treatment sessions Travels to community sites (including homes) for Speech Therapy services, including related service, early intervention treatments, and/or evaluations Observes, records, and reports individual child behavior maintaining accurate, prompt, and confidential documentation. Provides an environment of acceptance; enhances children's understanding of themselves as individuals. Communicates with children in a positive manner, providing a supportive social and emotional climate. Assists with the appropriate transitioning of children with special needs to their next learning environment. Assesses and recommends appropriate adaptations for the children to use in the classroom and home. Updates children's objectives relating to the IEPs, as necessary with supervision. Administer and interpret evaluations for preschool and early intervention children Provide screenings to local community sites on an as needed basis Provides regular supervisory sessions to CFY candidates as needed, including verbal and written constructive feedback and assessing children's goals and functional status Stresses follow through of therapy goals in the classroom setting and supporting classroom goals in therapy. Provides service coordination for approved children. Provides training to classroom staff and families on the proper use of recommended augmentative communication equipment. Works with parents and staff to plan appropriate at-home activities for children. Participates in scheduled parent conferences twice yearly and additional individual conferences as needed. Participates in workshops, in-service training, classroom team meetings, and regular staff meetings. Shares appropriate information. Participates as a committee member of the Head Start Early Childhood Development/Special Services Committee/Health Advisory and other Agency committees, and other community sponsored events as requested. Participates in Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Conferences upon request.

Other Duties:

In accordance with Family Enrichment Network's "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry-out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$67,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person