Speech Therapist

Position Details

School Speech-Language Pathologist Department: Special Education • Work location: Assigned district schools Reports to Chief Director of Special Education or designee Position Summary The School Speech-Language Pathologist helps students with communication needs access instruction and participate in school. The position evaluates educationally relevant speech and language needs, provides therapy and consultation, and partners with families and school teams to develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This student support assignment excludes teacher-of-record duties and grading. Essential Responsibilities Conduct speech-language screenings and complete the speech-language components of multidisciplinary evaluations and reevaluations. Use culturally and linguistically responsive methods, explain how findings affect school participation, and contribute to team eligibility and service decisions. Develop measurable IEP goals and recommend service frequency, duration, and setting in collaboration with the IEP team. Provide individual or group therapy, classroom-based services, and consultation as specified in each IEP. Address educationally relevant needs in speech sound production, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, and social communication. Assess and support augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as appropriate. Collect progress data, report progress on IEP goals, and maintain accurate evaluation records, service logs (medical billing access), and schedules. Meet applicable timelines and protect confidential student information. Collaborate with families, educators, and related service providers to carry communication strategies across settings. Provide staff and family training on AAC and other supports when appropriate. Manage the assigned caseload in line with applicable Chapter 14 requirements and student IEPs. Notify the Special Education office of service interruptions or workload concerns that may affect IEP implementation. Complete School-Based ACCESS Program documentation when assigned. Follow applicable provider credentialing, supervision, and signature requirements for reimbursable services. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in speech-language pathology or a closely related graduate degree that supports the qualifying PDE credential. Valid, active Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) certification appropriate to the assignment by the start date. Acceptable certificates for this service assignment are Educational Specialist I or II in School Speech and Language Pathologist (PK–12), area code 1883, or Instructional I or II in Special Education – Speech and Language Impaired (PK–12), area code 9265. Knowledge of school-based speech-language assessment, evidence-based intervention, IEP development and progress monitoring, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and 22 Pa. Code Chapter 14. Pennsylvania State Police criminal history, Pennsylvania DHS child abuse history, and FBI fingerprint-based clearances, plus completion of the Act 168 employment history review in accordance with applicable law. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Education or a related field of study 2+ years of experience teaching in educational environments Pre-employment Paperwork Requirements: Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprinting Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) forms School Personnel Health Record and TB test Working Conditions & Physical Requirements: Work scheduled hours consistently An indoor office environment is subject to frequent interruptions Pushing, moving, and lifting objects with a strength factor of light work Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of standard office equipment Clarity of vision at varying distances Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner Sitting and standing for extended periods of time Frequent sitting, standing,g and walking Reaching overhead, above the shoulder, right and left, and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies Lifting objects with a strength factor of light work Occasional bending, reaching, and stretching Occasional kneeling, crouching,g and squatting Occasional pulling, pushing Level of Compensation: $55,021.00 - $106,222.00 (dependent on Step and Track placement as determined based on collective bargaining agreements) Disclaimer: The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. 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