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New Garden Elem School

Speech/Language Pathologist

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Toughkenamon, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.

$84,684 / year median in Pennsylvania

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Job Description

Speech/Language Pathologist Kennett Consolidated School District New Garden Elem School - Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Kennett Consolidated School District Job Details

Job ID:

5868583

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 24, 2026 Job Description Kennett Consolidated School District is seeking a dynamic speech & language therapist to providesSpeech and language services including evaluations, development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), direct therapy, and consultation to teachers, parents, or appropriate staff under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), PA Chapter 14, and Act 212. Kennett's uniquely diverse student population makes applicants considered to be fluent or bilingual highly sought. Applicants with at least three (3) Spanish courses at the college/university level or who have a command of conversational Spanish are encouraged to apply. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required; Master's Degree preferred. Pennsylvania certification as required by the Department of Education. Credentials necessary for participation in the School-Based ACCESS Program preferred. ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred. Post-graduate coursework with a focus on communication and reading/literacy desired. Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs/developmental delays and with developing and implementing educational programs is required. Valid Pennsylvania driver's license necessary. 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. Clearance as a provider by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position. Essential Job Functions Under the supervision of the Director of Pupil Services and Supports, the Speech & Language Therapist will: Accept referrals for children suspected of, or exhibiting communication disorders. Ensure referrals are entered into the screening/evaluation process as per program procedures. Conduct screening/evaluations individually, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and/or as part of a trans-disciplinary team. Identify through screening/evaluation children with communication disorders. Generate evaluation reports (ER) individually or as part of a team. Develop, review, and/or revise the Individual Education Program (IEP) of eligible children in coordination with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel. Provide an appropriate level of intervention (individual, group, classroom-based, community-based, etc.) for those children identified as eligible for services. Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel regarding the management of communication disorders and the connection between language development and literacy.

Position Type:

Full-Time